Adrenal Gland Disorders
Pituitary Disorders
Parathyroid Disorders
Thyroid Disorders
Diabetes
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A pt. with Addison's disease is lacking these 2 hormones
What are glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids
100
The preferred position for a patient with increased intracranial pressure
What is semi-fowlers
100
These electrolytes are abnormal in a pt with parathormone deficiency
What are calcium and phosphate
100
These 2 symptoms are classic in Grave's disease
What are exopthalmos and goiter
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The 3 P's of Diabetes
What are polydipsia, polyphagia & polyuria
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This condition is caused by sudden withdrawl of steroids or exposure to stress
What is Addisonian crisis
200
You must check allergies to iodine and seafood before this diagnostic procedure
What is a CT scan
200
Classic symptom of hypocalcemia after removal of the parathyroid gland
What is muscle twitching / spasms
200
This is a potentially life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism because it decreases respirations
What is myxedema
200
This symptom is indicative of diabetes insipidus
What is polydipsia
300
2 classic symptoms of Cushing's disease
What are the moonface and buffalo hump
300
This disorder results in a concentrated urine chemistry, but diluted blood chemistry
What is SIADH
300
This client complaint would be characteristic of hyperparathyroidism
What is bone pain & tenderness
300
Tachycardia is indicative of this disorder following a thyroidectomy
What is thyroid storm
300
These are the 2 classic symptoms of DKA
What are Kussmaul's respirations and acetone breath
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hyperpigmentation, Hair loss, drops in blood pressure, avoid excess potassium, hyponatremia concerns, primary adrenal insufficiency r/t deficient in cortisol, aldosterone

What is Addison's Disease

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This disorder is caused by a lack of ADH, resulting in polyuria and polydipsia
What is Diabetes Insipidus
400
This is a life threatening complication s/p parathyroidectomy, evidence by a high pitch sound on inspiration
What is Laryngeal stridor
400
A pt. with hypothyroidism should be place on this diet
What is high fiber, low calorie
400
This is a possible cause of diabetic ketoacidosis
What is infection
500

Someone with Cushing's syndrome should have a diet that is...

What is high protein, low-calorie, avoid excess sodium, monitor hypokalemic

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A pt. with diabetes insipidus would have a decrease in these 3 urine values.
What is specific gravity, sodium & potassium
500
This drug is given to a pt. with hypoparathyroidism who develops tetany
What is calcium gluconate
500
After a thyroidectomy, damage to the laryngeal nerve would manifest as
What is hoarseness
500
An appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with DM who has n/v would be to encourage the patient to drink
What is 8-12 ounces of fluid every hour while awake
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