Endocrine
Education to withhold fluids prior to this test the night before:
What is the Water Deprivation Test
Excess growth hormone in adults which causes an increase in size of body parts but not height
What is Acromegaly
Expected finding in a patient with hyperthroidism
What is, exophthalmos
Physical findings with Cushing's disease
what is moon face, dependent edema, buffalo hump, acne, red cheeks, and hirsutism
A disorder where the pancreas does not secrete insulin
What is type 1 diabetes mellitus
In this disorder, Blood Coritsol levels are increased
What is Cushing's disease
Best indicator of an average blood glucose level for the past 120 days
What is a Hba1c test.
Patient taking Propylthiouracil should be monitored for this:
What is leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
Characteristics that place a person at higher risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus
What are BMI > 25, HbA1C > 5.7 and Sedentary life style
A frequent serious complication of gastric bypass surgery
What is Anastomotic Leak
Poor diabetes control is indicated by a HbA1c level of?
What is 9% or greater
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) replacement agent for Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus
What is Desmopressin ( decreases urine output )
Expected findings of a client with SIADH (Syndrome of inapproriate antidiurectic Hormone)
What is Fluid Retention and Weight Gain
Teaching about insulin injections with a patient newly diagnosed with Diabetes
What is rotate the injection sites.
Oral antidiabetic medication that should be taken with foods and stopped within 48 hours of a radiographic test with iodine
What is Metformin
A potential complication of bariatric surgery a patient is at increased risk for
What is dehydration
What is most commonly associated with the occurrence of DKA?
What is infection
A client with Hypothyroidism should their daily intake of this nutrient in their diet
What is Fiber
Nursing action during an Addisonian crisis
Monitor electrolytes, place client in recumbent position with legs elevated
Diaphoresis, nervousness, tachycardia
What are signs of Hypoglycemia
Primary Goal in a patient with Addison's Disease is to prevent this.
What is circulatory shock'
These stiumlate the hypothalamus to hypersecrete ADH and lead to SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)
What are malignant tumors, head injury and seizure medications
Findings for a patient with Diabetes Mellitus
What are polyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia
Adequate intake of this food is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones
What is Iodine
Sick day management for a type 1 Diabetic
What is monitor blood glucose every 2- 4 hours