Diabetes
This type of diabetes is caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells
What is Type 1 Diabetes Mellutis
This gland controls metabolism and releases T3 and T4
What is Thyroid Gland
This lab value is commonly elevated in kidney dysfunction.
What is creatinine or (BUN)?
This is priority teaching for diabetic foot care.
What is daily foot inspection?
This medication replaces insulin in Type 1 diabetes
What is insulin?
This occurs when excess glucose spills into urine, causing dehydration
Weight gain, cold tolerance, and fatigue are signs of this condition.
What is Hypothyroidism
This condition is a sudden decline in kidney function.
What is acute kidney injury (AKI)?
What should you do FIRST for a patient with hypoglycemia?
What is give fast-acting glucose (15g)?
These oral medications are commonly used for Type 2 diabetes
What are oral hypoglycemics (e.g. metfomin)?
A long-term complication of diabetes affecting the kidneys
What is diabetic nephropathy?
Hypernatremia and extreme thirst are seen in this disorder
What is diabetes insipidus
This condition is a long-term and leads to permanent kidney damage.
What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Key nursing interventions for SIADH.
What is fluid restriction?
This medication treats hypothyroidism
What is levothyroxine?
This complication of diabetes affecting the kidneys
What is Macrovascular complications
Moon face, hypotension, and hyperpigmentation are seen in this disorder.
What is Addison's Disease
This dialysis type uses the peritoneal membrane.
What is peritoneal dialysis?
Priority action for a patient with dialysis access.
What is airway monitoring?
Steroids are commonly used to treat this endocrine disorder.
What is Addison's Disease?
This is a key sign/symptom of Type 1 diabetes onset
What is Polyuria/Polydipsia/Polyphagia
This disorder causes enlarged hands, feet, and facial features.
What is Acromegaly
this electrolyte imbalance is MOST dangerous in kidney failure
What is hyperkalemia?
Priority care for a patient post-thyroidectomy
What is protect the dialysis access (no BP, IV, or blood draw)?
This treatment removes waste products from the blood when kidneys fail.
What is dialysis?