Endocrine
ACTH controls the secretion of this hormone
What is cortisol
Occurs when liver tissue becomes fibrotic and scarred
What is cirrhosis
Fat, forty, female, fertile, family history
Part of the pancreas injured in pancreatitis
What are acinar cells
Evidence that treatment for SIADH has been effective
What is an increased urine output or an increased sodium level
An increase in shoe size can be the first sign
What is GH excess/acromegaly in adults
What is acute HBV infection
Manifests as clay-colored stools and dark frothy urine
What is obstructive jaundice
Serum amylase and lipase
What are labs to trend with acute pancreatitis
Priority lab in cirrhosis patient with pitting edema
What is serum albumin
The patient's urine output decreases after an ADH challenge
What is neurogenic DI
What is hepatic encephalopathy
Patient has fever and positive RUQ pain
What is cholecystitis
What is part of the treatment plan for acute pancreatitis
Priority treatment for hyperparathyroidism
What is administration of IVF
The patient has decreased TSH and elevated T3 and T4
What is primary hyperthyroidism
Medications that decrease the risk of variceal bleeding by lowering portal pressure
What are beta blockers
Oral estrogen
What medication is associated with increased risk of gallstones
Low fat, high CHO diet
What is anticipated diet for patient with chronic pancreatitis
Signs and symptoms include tetany
What is hypocalcemia
S/s of addisonian crisis
What is Addisonian crisis
Nursing diagnosis for decompensated cirrhosis patient with decreased Plts and increased INR
What is Risk for Bleeding or Risk for Injury
ERCP
What is a diagnostic procedure that may also be used for a bile duct stone removal
Part of diagnostic procedure is to decrease patient's stress
What is a 24 hours urine test for free cortisol