Thyroid-ism
unexpected weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and irritability, although the elderly often experience no symptoms, Nervousness, muscle weakness
What are s/sx of hyperthyroidism
shakiness dizziness sweating hunger headache irritability pale skin color.
What are signs of hypoglycemia
Cortisol
What is the hormone under produced in Addison's disease
fever, flank pain, nausea, vomiting, burning with urination, increased frequency, and urgency
What are s/sx of acute pyelonephritis
stare into space, lip smacking, eyelid fluttering, and chewing motions.
What is an absent seizure
Fatigue, Constipation, Swelling, Weight gain
Reduced sweating ,Carpal tunnel syndrome
Muscle cramping, Feeling cold
What are s/sx of hypothyroidism
Travel, food insecurity, changes in schedule, beta blockers
What are risk factors for developing hypoglycemia
fatty “buffalo hump” in the neck and supraclavicular areas, a heavy trunk, and relatively thin extremities.
What are s/sx of Cushing's
Hypovolemia
What is the most common cause of AKI
orthopnea, crackles, cough, trouble breathing, fatigue
What are signs of left sided heart failure
Hashimoto's
What is an autoimmune disorder that is most common cause of hypothyroidism because it causes damage to the thyroid and can even cause it to shrink over time.
Always requires insulin
What is type 1 diabetic
a life threatening complication in which severe hypotension, cyanosis, fever, N/V, and signs of shock develop
What is an Addisonian crisis
weight loss and poor appetite,swollen ankles, feet or hands,shortness of breath, tiredness, blood in your urine
What are s/sx of chronic kidney disease
an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration in the systemic circulation resulting in a serum HCO3 less than 24 mEq/L
What is metabolic acidosis
bulging eyes (exophthalmos), heat intolerance, increased energy, difficulty sleeping, diarrhea and anxiety
What are signs of Grave's Disease
Stroke, heart disease, PAD, glaucoma, peripheral neuropathy
What are complications of DM
Diabetes and Peptic Ulcer Disease
What are two disorders common with Cushing's
Urinalysis & Urine Culture
What are tests used to confirm the diagnosis of pyelonephritis
inverted T-waves
What is an EKG finding with unstable angina
Hypothermia, Hypotension,Bradycardia, Decreased pulse pressure, normal systolic pressure, elevated diastolic pressure, Decreased respiratory rate, Coarse or thinning hair.
What is myxedema coma
hypercholesterolemia, unbalanced diet, history of gestational diabetes, giving birth to a baby 9 pounds or greater, stress, and unhealthy sleep habits
What are risk factors for type 2 DM
serum cortisol, urinary cortisol, and low dose dexamethasone suppression tests
What are three tests used to dx Cushing's syndrome
onset, olguric, diuretic, recovery
What are the phases of AKI
Fever with chills and sweating Fatigue, Pain or tenderness in the affected area, Skin redness or inflammation, Tight, glossy, stretched appearance of the skin.
What are s/sx of cellulitis