Endocrine
Endocrine
Endocrine
Endocrine
Endocrine
100

The test that deprives the client of fluids to measure the kidneys ability to concentrate urine

What is the Water Deprivation Test

100

Excess growth hormone in adults which causes an increase in size of body parts but not height

What is Acromegaly 

100

Expected findings in a patient with Graves' disease

What are nervousness, thin hair, exophthalmos, goiter 

100

Physical findings with Addisons 

Darkened skin, weight loss, n/v, joint pain 

100

A disorder where the pancreas does not secrete insulin

What is type 1 diabetes mellitus

200

In this disorder, Blood Coritsol levels are increased

What is Cushing's disease

200

Best indicator of an average blood glucose level for the past 120 days 

What is a Hba1c test.


200

Signs and symptoms of cushings disease 

weight gain, round face, hump back, purple striae

200

Characteristics that place a person at higher risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus

What are BMI > 25,  HbA1C > 5.7 and Sedentary life style 

200

a life threatening situation where blood glucose can range from 250 up to 800 mg/dL

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

300

Poor diabetes control is indicated by a HbA1c level of?

6.5% or greater 

300

ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) replacement agent for Diabetes Insipidus

What is Desmopressin ( decreases urine output )

300

Expected findings of a client with SIADH (Syndrome of inapproriate antidiurectic Hormone)

What is Fluid Retention and Weight Gain 

300

Teaching about insulin injections with a patient newly diagnosed with Diabetes

What is rotate the injection sites. 

300

Oral antidiabetic medication that should be taken with foods and stopped within 48 hours of a radiographic test with iodine

What is Metformin

400

TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) stimulates the thyroid to release ?

What is T3 and T4

400

These electrolytes are increased in blood tests with Diabetes insipidus

What are sodium and potassium 

400

A client with Hypothyroidism should increase their daily intake of this nutrient in their diet

What is Fiber 

400

Nursing action during an Addisonian crisis 

Fluid replacement, dextrose (if hypoglycemic), hormone replacement 

400

Sweating, Pallor, Irritability, Hunger, sleepiness 

What are signs of Hypoglycemia

500

Primary Goal in a patient with Addison's Disease is to 

maintain proper hormone levels

500

Conditions that stimulate the hypothalamus to hypersecrete ADH and lead to SIADH 

What are malignant tumors, head injury and medications


500

Findings for a patient with Diabetes Mellitus

What are polyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia

500

How should Ketoconazole be taken

What is with food 

500

Sick day management for a type 1 Diabetic

What is monitor blood glucose every 2- 4 hours