Endocrine A & P
Chemical messengers that act on specific target tissues, resulting in physiological functions
What are hormones?
These types of glands are released through ducts. These glands include lacrimal, salivary, and sweat glands
What are exocrine glands?
This disorder is related to the decrease or absence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
Oversecretion of GH in childhood
What is gigantism?
Most common cause of hypoparathyroidism
What is thyroidectomy?
This is the "master" gland of the body
What is the pituitary gland?
Central obesity, "buffalo hump," heavy trunk, thin extremities, thin skin
What is Cushing syndrome?
Name two signs of hypovolemia commonly seen in the patient with DI
What is hypotension, tachycardia, polydipsia, dry skin?
Cold intolerance
Hair loss
Extreme fatigue
Weight gain
What is hypothyroidism?
Manifestations of hypoparathyroidism
What is tetany (numbness, paresthesias, muscle twitching, stiffness, delirium)?
This gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine
What is the adrenal medulla?
When corticosteroids should be taken to achieve consistency with the body's natural cortisol secretion
What is between 7 and 8 am
This disorder is characterized by fluid overload and resultant hyponatremia due to hemodilution
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Nursing considerations for medication administration with hypothyroidism
What is analgesic, sedative, and anesthetic agent effects are prolonged?
The primary mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex
What is aldosterone and cortisol?
The posterior pituitary gland releases this hormone to control excretion of water by the kidney
What is antidiuretic hormone (ADH or Vasopressin)?
Clinical manifestations of Addison disease
What is muscle weakness, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, bronze skin, confusion, hypoglycemia?
Indications for stopping a fluid deprivation test
What is hypotension, tachycardia, or excessive weight loss?
Name three nursing interventions for thyroid storm
What is ice, hypothermia blanket, beta-blockers, steroids, Tylenol, humidified O2, fluids, iodine, antithyroid medications?
Nursing considerations when discontinuing corticosteroid therapy
What is taper cautiously to prevent rebound adrenal insufficiency?
This gland promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion by the kidney
And
Specific hormone is called _________
What is the adrenal cortex?
What is Aldosterone?
Treatment of adrenocortical insufficiency to prevent Addisonian crises
What is corticosteroids?
Nervousness and tremors
Heat intolerance and flushed skin
Fine, straight hair and exophthalmos
Weight loss with increased appetite
What is hyperthyroidism?
Postoperative interventions for thyroidectomy
What is semi-Fowler's position, head and neck support, oxygen, monitor for s/s of tetany, be ready to administer IV calcium gluconate?
Growth hormone secreted in excess when epiphyseal growth plate is enclosed
Clinical manifestations are ______?
What is acromegaly?
Enlargement of the bones in the jaws and in the front of the skull are typically the most apparent bony changes. Acromegaly may also cause thickening of the soft tissues of the body, including the heart, lips, and tongue.