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Hormones & Where They're From
Thyroid Tantrums
Pituitary Problems
Fluid & Electrolytes
Melting Pot
100

Hormone released from the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. 

What is Melatonin 

100

Nutritional micronutrient required to sustain thyroid function 

What is Iodine 

100

Condition caused by excessive secretion of Somatotropin in adults 

What is Acromegaly

100

Normal serum Na level.

What is 135-145

100

Routine lab value that provides information regarding the concentration of urine

What is Urine Specific Gravity

200
Gland responsible for facilitating communication between the endocrine and nervous systems 

What is the Hypothalamus 

200

Hormones secreted by the thyroid 

What are T3, T4, & Calcitonin

200

Deficiency in this pituitary hormone can mimic other serious conditions related to sever under production of cortisol

What is ACTH

200

Normal Serum Calcium Level

9-10.5

200

Primary hormones released by the pancrease

What are insulin & Glucagon

300

Number of parathyroid glands that may be found in the body

What is 2-6

300
Most often cause for non-tender enlargement of the thyroid gland that may be noticed upon palpation

What is a Goiter

300

Most common bodily areas affected by over-production of HGH in adult patients (x3)

What are Hands, Feet, & Face

300

Most likely electrolyte imbalance caused by hyperparathyroidism 

What is Hypercalcemia 

300
Drainage should be assessed for this following hypophysectomy 

What is CSF

400

Primary glucocorticoid secreted in the body that plays a large role in inflammatory control

What is Cortisol

400

Autoimmune condition that may result in a loss of thyroid function.

What is Hashimoto's Disease

400

Fluid restriction for patients diagnosed with SIADH

What is 800-1000mL/day

400

State of serum fluid levels due to excessive fluid retention causing the dilution of electrolytes.

What is hypotonic

400

The specific minimum appropriate daily urine output for a patient with a last recorded body weight of 68kg

What is 816mL

500

Name for substances primarily released by the adrenal medulla 

What are Catecholamines 

500
Lab indications for a patient suffering from thyrotoxicosis.

What are Elevated T4/3 & Low TSH

500

Common temporary cause for both DI & SIADH

What is Head Trauma 

500

Severe neurological complication of severe hyponatremia 

What are Seizures 

500

Painful, often first clear manifestation of hyperparathyroidism

What is Nephrolithiasis/Kidney Stones

600
Specific cells responsible for the secretion of the body's primary glucose releasing hormone

What Are Pancreatic Alpha Islets

600
Most likely condition for a 52 y/o female patient presenting with hypothermia, puffy facial appearance, bradypnea, and severely reduced LOC.

What is Myxedema Coma 

600

Primary diagnostic test for Diabetes Insipidus that involves the comparison of urine and serum samples over time. 

What is the Water Deprivation Test

600

Potentially lethal arrythmia that may be caused by severe hypocalcemia

What is Torsades De Pointes

600

Most likely condition associated with 39 y/o male patient displaying polydipsia, +3 pitting edema, and severe migraine.

What is SIADH