Endocrine
The patient with this condition has the following labs.
T3 - elevated
T4 - elevated
TSH - decreased
what is hyperthyroidism?
This condition is characterized by tall stature caused by excessive growth hormone prior to puberty.
what is gigantism?
This disorder causes excessive fluid secretion from the kidneys due to a low secretion of ADH.
what is diabetes insipidus?
This term describes a difficulty swallowing.
what is dysphagia?
This condition is an autoimmune progressive demyelination of the CNS.
what is MS (multiple sclerosis)?
These 4 risk factors make up metabolic syndrome.
what are hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia and increased waist circumference?
These cells are responsible for the secretion of insulin when serum glucose levels increase.
what are beta cells?
Your patient with hypoparathyroidism presents with trousseau's and Chvostek's signs. These signs are a result of this electrolyte imbalance.
what is hypocalcemia?
This is the priority for a patient with diarrhea.
what is hydration?
Posturing is a result of increased intracranial pressure. There are 2 types. This type is characterized by rigid flexion of the arms.
what is decorticate posturing?
This hormone released by the pituitary gland is responsible for the stimulation of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
what is TSH?
These are 3 "P" words that describe the manifestations of diabetes mellitus.
what are polydipsia, polyuria and polyphagia?
This condition is marked by a unpredictable flight or flight response caused by a epinephrine/norepinephrine-secreting tumor on the adrenal medulla.
what is pheochromocytoma?
These are interventions necessary for patients with GERD.
what are:
- weight loss
- avoid trigger foods (spicy, caffeine, chocolate)
- high-fowlers for 2-3 h after meals
- small meals
This condition is caused by the accumulation of CSF within the skull. Infants typically present with a large head, rapid increase in head circumference and bulging fontanelle.
what is hydrocephalus?
This condition is caused by deficient levels of growth hormone and is characterized by a short stature.
what is dwarfism?
These are 3 of the 5 hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland.
what are TSH, ACTH, prolactin, GH or FSH?
This endocrine disorder is characterized by constipation, fatigue, weight gain, bradycardia, hypotension and cold sensitivity.
what is hypothyroidism?
This pathogen is the most common cause of chronic gastritis.
what is H. pylori?
This neurologic disorder is often caused by a bacterial infection. The patient may have fever, chills, stiff neck, photophobia, severe headache and seizures.
what is meningitis?
These 2 hormones are released by the posterior pituitary gland.
what are ADH and oxytocin?
Your patient presents with fruity-scented breath, rapid and deep respirations, ketones in the urine and blood sugar of 684. They likely have this condition.
what is diabetic ketoacidosis?
This condition is caused by excessive glucocorticoids, and the patient may have signs like "moon face," "buffalo hump," purple striae and trunk obesity.
what is cushings syndrome?
This type of hepatitis is caused by ingestion of contaminated water/food.
what is hepatitis A?
This neurologic disorder is caused by total vessel occlusion by a blood clot which leads to permanent damage. S/s include muscle weakness, dysphagia, aphasia, visual issues, etc.
what is a CVA (cerebrovascular accident)/stroke?