ADH d/o
ADH is secreted by which gland?
Posterior pituitary
The thyroid gland primarily regulates which body function?
Metabolism
The hormone cortisol is produced by which gland?
Adrenal cortex
Insulin is produced by which pancreatic cells?
Beta cells
Which condition results from too much ADH?
SIADH
Which laboratory result confirms hypothyroidism?
Low T3/T4, high TSH
Which disorder is caused by excess cortisol?
Cushing’s syndrome
Which symptom is common in type 1 diabetes?
Polyuria
Which are expected findings in a patient with SIADH?
Hyponatremia, High urine osmolality, Weight gain
Clinical signs of hyperthyroidism include:
Heat intolerance, Tremors, Tachycardia
Common features of Cushing’s syndrome include:
Truncal obesity, Moon face, Purple striae
Which are signs of hypoglycemia?
Shakiness, Diaphoresis, Confusion
A patient with Diabetes Insipidus has a urine specific gravity of 1.002. Which nursing intervention is most important?
Administer desmopressin as ordered
A priority nursing action for a patient post-thyroidectomy is:
Assess for laryngeal stridor
In Addison’s disease, which lab finding is expected?
Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
For a patient with type 2 diabetes, which medication promotes insulin sensitivity?
Metformin
The nurse determines desmopressin has been effective when which laboratory result improves?
Urine specific gravity 1.030
A patient with Graves’ disease is treated with radioactive iodine. Which teaching is correct?
Limit contact with others for several days
During Addisonian crisis, the nurse should first:
Administer IV corticosteroids
The nurse recognizes diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) by which finding?
Fruity breath odor and Kussmaul respirations