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This hormone is elevated in hyperthyroidism and increases metabolic rate.
What is T3/T4?
This hormone is typically elevated in primary hypothyroidism.
What is TSH?
This hormone is in excess in SIADH.
What is ADH? (antidiuretic hormone)
This hormone is deficient or ineffective in DI.
What is ADH?
This hormone is elevated in Cushing’s.
What is cortisol?
This hormone is deficient in Addison’s.
What is cortisol?
This classic sign involves protrusion of the eyes
What is exophthalmos?
This condition represents severe untreated hypothyroidism and can be fatal.
What is myxedema coma?
This electrolyte imbalance is most dangerous in SIADH.
What is hyponatremia?
Patients present with this hallmark symptom.
What is polyuria?
Classic physical sign: fat redistribution to face.
What is moon face?
Electrolyte imbalance: low sodium and high potassium.
What is hyponatremia and hyperkalemia?
A life-threatening complication marked by fever, tachycardia, and delirium.
What is thyroid storm?
These symptoms include weight gain, cold intolerance, and fatigue.
What is decreased metabolism?
Urine findings in a SIADH client?
What is concentrated urine?
Urine is... in a Diabetes Insipidus client?
What is dilute urine?
Patients often have this glucose abnormality.
What is hyperglycemia?
Skin finding often seen.
What is hyperpigmentation? Bronezen Skin
This medication class is used to block thyroid hormone production.
What are antithyroid drugs (e.g., methimazole/PTU)?
The primary medication used for long-term treatment.
What is levothyroxine?
Primary nursing intervention for SIADH client?
What is fluid restriction?
First-line medication for central DI.
What is desmopressin (DDAVP)?
Skin finding: thin skin with this characteristic marking.
What are purple striae?
Medication used for treatment.
What are corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone)?
You walk into the room: HR 140, restless, hot, diaphoretic—priority intervention?
What is administer beta-blocker (e.g., propranolol)?
Priority nursing concern in myxedema coma.
What is maintain airway/ventilation (respiratory failure risk)?
Severe complication of untreated SIADH.
What are seizures?
Priority risk if untreated.
What is severe dehydration/hypovolemic shock?
Priority complication nurses monitor for.
What is infection risk (immunosuppression)?
Life-threatening complication.
What is Addisonian crisis (shock)?