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What is the adrenal medulla's location within the adrenal gland?
It's located in the central portion of the adrenal gland.
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What 2 important hormones does the adrenal medulla gland secrete?
E, NE
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Are hypo or hyper-secretion disorders more common to the adrenal medulla?
Hyper-secretion disorders
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Name ONE nursing diagnosis R/T hyper-secretion?
Ineffective health management Deficit knowledge regarding self care Anxiety R/T signs/symptoms of E and NE Disturbed sleep pattern
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What basic primal mechanism response is R/T the adrenal medulla?
Fight or Flight Syndrome
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True or False- The adrenal glands are in inferior position to the kidneys.
False- Superior to the kidneys.
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What cells within the adrenal gland secrete E and NE?
Chromaffin cells
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What is the name of a hyper-secretory tumor?
Pheochromocytoma
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What is the most common S/S of hyper-secretion?
Episodic Hypertension
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How many adrenal glands does the human body have?
2
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What color is the adrenal medulla gland?
Pink to grey
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What system activates/increases the secretion of the adrenal medulla's hormones?
SNS
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Name 3 clinical manifestations of hyper-secretion
diaphoresis, palpitations, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, sustained or episodic HT
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What is the nurse's role in diagnosing abnormalities of the adrenal medulla?
complete health history, vitals-BP, physical assessment, labwork
300
What is the peak age range for pheochromocytoma development?
30-50 years old, but can happen at any age
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True or False- Only the adrenal medulla secretes E and NE.
FALSE
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By what process are E and NE released and where are they released to?
Via exocytosis into the bloodstream
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What are 2 causes of hypo-secretion?
Developmental absence and Surgical removal
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True or False- Removal of a pheochromocytoma can eliminate HTN.
TRUE
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Name the “5 H’s”:
HTN, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypermetabolism, hyperglycemia
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Which receptor sites receive the adrenal medulla's hormones?
Alpha and Beta receptors
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The SNS/Adrenal Medulla activation, have what affect on the lungs?
Bronchodilation
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What disease exacerbates the effects of hypo-secretion?
Diabetes
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What drug is given1-4 weeks prior to surgical removal of a pheochromocytoma?
Adrenergic alpha blockade drug, given to normalize BP
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What is the most awesome gland in the human body?
ADRENAL MEDULLA
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