Death and Dying
What is Palliative care
T3 and T4 are found here
What is the thyroid gland
What are opiates/morphine
Decreased secretion of ADH
What is Diabetes Insipidus
This facial sign is used to assess decreased Ca levels
What is Chvostek sign
This involves the preparation of the body after death
Blood glucose levels are greater than 600 mg/dL is this disorder
What is HHS
The insulin with a peak of 4-12 hours
What is NPH
What is SIADH
This hand sign is used to assess decreased Ca levels
What is Trousseaus Sign
The ability to:
Understand the nature of the treatment, evaluate the burdens and risks of the treatment, and communicate
What is decisional capacity
1.005 to 1.030
What is normal range for urine specific gravity
A sudden increase in cardiac rate and contractility can occur when taking this medication
What is synthroid
Elevated serum osmolality
Serum bicarbonate greater than 15 mEq/L
Dehydration
What is HHS
Normal range 4.6-5.3 mg/dL
What is ionized calcium
A legal document that provides the person's desires for medical care in the event they cannot independently make decisions regarding care
Fasting Blood Glucose greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
Diabetes
Frequent vital signs, level of consciousness, and serum sodium, potassium, and glucose monitoring are required.
What are corticosteroids
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism
What is Graves diseae
SpO2 80%
CO2 80
Temperature 96 F
HR 8
What is myedema coma
A document that communicates the final wishes of patients in the event they cannot speak for themselves.
What is an advanced directive
A serum Sodium Level below 135 would be indicative of this disorder
What is SIADH
Results of this test include: A cortisol level <18mcg/dL and a serum glucose level < 40 ml/dL suggests adrenal insufficiency
What is the insulin tolerance test
A medical emergency requiring treatment to prevent respiratory and cardiac problems
What is Thyrotoxicosis
Buffalo Hump and Obese
What is Cushings Disease