Endocrine
Depriving the client of fluids prior to test to measure the kidneys ability to concentrate urine
What is the Water Deprivation Test- used in DI
Excess growth hormone in adults which causes an increase in size of body parts but not height
What is Acromegaly
Expected findings in a patient with hyperthroidism
What are nervousness, thin hair, exophthalmos, goiter
Physical findings with Cushing's disease
what is moon face, dependent edema, buffalo hump, acne, red cheeks, and hirsutism
A disorder where the pancreas does not secrete insulin
What is type 1 diabetes mellitus?
In this disorder, Blood Coritsol levels are increased
What is Cushing's disease
Best indicator of an average blood glucose level for the past 120 days
What is a Hba1c test.
Propylthiouracil is used for....
What is hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease?
Characteristics that place a person at higher risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus
What are BMI > 25, HbA1C > 5.7 and Sedentary life style
These are hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary.
What are ACTH, TSH, GH, Prolactin, LH, FSH?
Poor diabetes control is indicated by a HbA1c level of?
What is 8% or greater
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) replacement agent for Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus
What is Desmopressin ( decreases urine output )
Expected findings of a client with SIADH (Syndrome of inapproriate antidiurectic Hormone)
What is Fluid Retention and Weight Gain
Teaching about insulin injections with a patient newly diagnosed with Diabetes
What is rotate the injection sites.
Oral antidiabetic medication that should be taken with foods and can cause severe diarrhea.
What is Metformin?
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) stimulates the thyroid to release ?
What is T3 and T4
This electrolyte is increased in blood tests with Diabetes insipidus
What is potassium
A client with Hypothyroidism might experience...
What is Tiredness, More sensitivity to cold, Constipation, Dry skin, Weight gain, Puffy face, Hoarse voice, Coarse hair?
Nursing action during an Addisonian crisis
Monitor electrolytes, place client in recumbent position with legs elevated
Sweating, Pallor, Irritability, Hunger, sleepiness
What are signs of Hypoglycemia
Primary Goal in a patient with Addison's Disease is to prevent this.
What is circulatory shock'
These stiumlate the hypothalamus to hypersecrete ADH and lead to SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)
What are malignant tumors, head injury and seizure medications
Findings for a patient with Diabetes Mellitus (P's)
What are polyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia
These are secreted by the posterior pituitary.
What are oxytocin and ADH?
Sick day management for a type 1 Diabetic
What is monitor blood glucose every 3 hours, continue treatment, call MD if BG >300 mg/dL?