Ch. 38
True or False: All endocrine glands function independently of each other.
What is False.
This hormone is secreted when serum calcium levels are too high.
What is Calcitonin.
This is the most prevalent type of Diabetes Mellitus, effecting 95% of patients.
What is Type 2 Diabetes.
The nurse is responsible to collect a 24 hour urine specimen for cortisol on a patient who is incontinent. The nurse will be ordered to use this to collect the specimen.
What is a Foley Catheter.
In a patient complaining of feeling numb around the mouth and random muscle twitches after a thyroidectomy, this is the treatment needed.
What is Calcium Gluconate.
This test is used to diagnose diabetes and to monitor glucose control.
What is the Glycohemoglobin test.
These cells of the pancreas are stimulated to release glucagon in the presence of hypoglycemia.
What are Alpha cells.
Too much of this can precipitate an adrenal crisis.
What is Stress.
Classic signs of diabetes include these.
What are the 3Ps" Polydipsia, Polyuria and Polyphagia
This hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, is the most abundant of the glucocorticoids. We can't stress this enough.
What is Cortisol.
Both diabetes insipidus and SIADH have either too much or too little secretion of this hormone.
What is ADH.
When blood glucose levels are very high and insulin is deficient, the patient's body may compensate for lack of glucose entering the cell by turning to fat as an energy source, increasing the likelihood the patient may develop this.
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
A thyroid scan may be done to determine the presence of tumors or nodules. For this test, this type of material may be given orally or by injection.
What is Radioactive Material.
This may occur in patients with hyperthyroidism after thyroid removal surgery who were not properly medicated prior to the surgery.
What is Thyrotoxic Crisis or Thyroid Storm.
Symptoms of this disorder, commonly seen in type 2 diabetes, can develop slowly and include extreme thirst, lethargy, and mental confusion. Death can occur if left untreated.
What is Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNKS).