Hypo/Hyper Glycemia
Hypo
Hyper
thyroid
DI/SIADH
Cushings/Addisons
Complications
100

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by what factors

Diet and exercise modification

100

Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

heat loss 

brittle hair 

tiredness

puffy face

swollen eyes

100

Patient presents with low sodium 118 and confusion what is going to be the treatment?

3% saline, Desmopressin 

100

A patient presents to the ED fatigued, thin, frail with bronze skin and is vomiting. What medication is most likely to be ordered 

Hydrocortisone

100

A patient with myxdema coma you would check the following 

Hypothermia, Hypotension
200

What is the nursing priority for HHS 

Insert an IV start insulin, fluids and closely monitor patient
200

What are teaching considerations for someone who is getting RAI (radioactive iodine)

Avoid pregnant women kids and pets

use plastic utensils 

Double wash clothing

200

A patient with SIADH is getting better when what assessment is noticed?

Increased urine output

200

Signs and symptoms of Cushings

Moon face

Hirsutism

Frail bones

HTN

Purple Stria to face and abdomen

200

 A patient with Graves disease would present with 

Anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, Low TSH, High T3

300

The nurse is caring for a patient with DKA who was admitted with a BS of 350 the BS now is 210 what should the nurse do

Add Dextrose to the IV fluids

300

Signs and symptoms of thyroid crisis

short of breath

Nausea

Confusion

Agitation

Abdominal pain

300

Signs and symptoms of DI

Diluted urine

Dehydration

Low specific gravity

Fatigue

Muscle weakness,pain

Tachycardia

300

Pt education when taking steroids

Don't stop abruptly report provider if stopped taking

Risk for infection

300

A patient with a thyroidectomy. What are the priorities?

Monitor for swelling

Monitor for thyroid storm

Monitor for low calcium levels (tetany, Chvosteks sign, Trousseau sign) 

400

Signs and symptoms of DKA

Polyuria,polydipsia, Kussmaul respirations, fruity breath, BS > 250, Decreased level of consciousness 

400

What medication is used to decrease T3-T4 in the body 

Methimazole or PTU

400

What is a risk of DI

Water intoxication

400

A patient with addisons is expected to have the following labs 

High potassium 

low sodium

400

Signs and symptoms of Addison crisis

Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Hypotension, hypoglycemia and low potassium

500

What is the key difference between HHS and DKA?

Ketosis and acidosis do not occur with HHS

500

Nursing considerations for expothalmos

Give eye drops education on keeping eyes moist

500

Nursing interventions for SIADH

Monitor Sodium and potassium levels

Cardiac monitoring (high potassium)

Strict I/O 

Monitor for htn

Implement seizure precautions

500

A client taking vasopressin needs to 

Monitor Blood pressure

Increase fluid intake 

500

A client with diabetes insipidus must start taking vasopressin. Which information from the nurse is correct when providing teaching about this medication?

Monitor EKG rhythm