Diseases and Disorders
thirst, drowsiness, dry/hot skin, fruity breath
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia?
depresses seizures
anticonvulsants
considered the master gland
What is the pituitary gland?
monitor for hypoglycemia
What is a nursing consideration for administering anti-diabetic medications?
Used to test urine for ketones.
What are Ketostix?
Treatment is injectable insulin
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Simemet
What is an Anti-Parkinson's medication?
responsible for the secretion of insulin
What are the Islets of Langerhans?
protect from injury
What is a nursing consideration with anticoagulants/blood thinners?
FSBS
What is the abbreviation for finger stick blood sugar?
bronchitis
What is inflammation of the lungs/bronchus?
Micronase
What is an oral anti-diabetic medication?
made of gray and white matter
What is the brain?
may cause drowsiness, monitor for constipation
What are nursing consideration for administering Narcotic Analgesics?
metabolism slows down, decreased hormone secretions
What are normal signs of aging in the Endocrine System?
convulsions caused by abnormal electrical brain activity
What is a seizure?
shiny moon face, night sweats, fluid retention, and increased blood sugar
What are side effects of Adrenal Corticosteroids/Prednisone?
Carries the brain’s responses to the body in reaction to impulses
What is the CNS/Central Nervous System?
administer once daily at the same time, report to the nurse c/o chest pain/palpitations
What is Synthroid/thyroid hormones?
causes increase facial hair growth
What is Testosterone/Androgen hormone replacement?
characterized by a shuffling, stooped gait
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Premarin
What is female replacement hormone?
organ affected in PBH
What is the prostate gland?
observe mouth for red, swollen, bleeding gums reduce
What is a nursing consideration for administering anticonvulsants/Depakote?
some elderly may become excited rather then sedated
What are the side effects of a sedative/hypnotic?