Tigger vs. Eeyore (thyroid alterations)
Protruding eyeballs, also known as this, is a classic symptom of hyperthyroidism
What is exopthalmos?
Increasing serum levels of this electrolyte is the parathyroid glands' main job
What is calcium?
No, that's not a tan, it's a common symptom of Addison's disease
What is hyperpigmentation or bronzing of the skin?
Cushing's disease is caused by overproduction of this stress hormone
Patients with SIADH display oliguria and fluid volume overload due to increased production of this
What is antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
This hormone is elevated in hypothyroidism
What is thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?
This cheeky symptom of hypoparathyroidism can be elicted by stroking the masseter muscle
What is Chvostek's sign?
This process that involves the body's immune system destroying itself, is the primary cause of Addison's disease
What is autoimmune disease?
This facial change, a symptom of Cushing's disease is caused by fat redistrubution
What is moon face?
Low serum levels of this electrolyte are associated with SIADH due to fluid volume overload
What is dilutional hyponatremia?
This medication is used to treat hypothyroidism; the patient will need frequent testing to check levels
What is levothyroixine (Synthroid)?
The parathyroid glands are located on the posterior surface of this butterfly-shaped gland
What is the thyroid?
Excess of this important electrolye is often seen in Addison's diesase (be still my heart!)
What is potassium (hyperkalemia)?
Cushing's disease can often lead to this glucose regulation issue
What is hyperglycemia?
The patient with diabetes insipidus will experience high levels of this electrolye due to fluid volume deficit
What is sodium?
This life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism causes extreme bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse
What is myxedema coma?
Hyperparathyroidism can lead to this painful kidney condition
What is kidney stones?
This sudden and severe worsening of Addison's symptoms can be life threatening
What is Addisonian crisis?
Patients with Cushing's disease may develop this colorful symptom, especially on the abdominal skin
What is purple striae?
The patient with DI is at risk for falls due to this complication of hypovolemia due to polyuria
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Patients with hyperthyroidism may experience this, so the nurse should anticipate keeping the room cool
What is heat intolerance?
This condition is the most common cause of hyperparathyroidism
What is parathyroid adenoma?
Addison's disease is due to a lack of this important stress hormone
What is cortisol?
This tumor is the primary cause of Cushing's disease
What is a pituitary adenoma?
This synthetic form of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is the primary treatment for diabetes insipidus
What is desmopressin?