What should the client avoid before undergoing a radioactive iodine uptake test?
What is Shellfish?
100
A client with these type of diabetes is most susceptible to experiencing ketoacidosis.
What is type 1 diabetes?
100
A disturbance in the anterior pituitary lobe causing an overproduction of the growth hormone STH. Occurs in children.
What is gigantism?
100
The most rapidly dangerous complication of diabetes mellitus.
What is Hypoglycemia?
100
The most critical postoperative complication when caring for a patient status post thyroidectomy.
What is difficulty breathing?
200
A catheter is inserted and a contrast medium is injected to initiate contrast studies. What type of procedure is this?
What is an adrenal angiogram?
200
This hormone aids in the transport of glucose into cells and decrease blood glucose levels.
What is insulin?
200
A side effect of pheochromocytoma.
What is extreme hypertension?
200
A symptom of hypoglycemia.
A. Dry skin
B. Sweating
C. Flushed
D. Hot skin
What is Sweating?
200
With this type of diabetes, the use of lifelong insulin is essential.
What is type 1 diabetes?
300
A fasting plasma glucose (FPG) greater than 130 mg/DL indicates this...
What is diabetes?
300
One of the 3 "polys" in diabetes. Describes excessive hunger.
What is polyphagia?
300
Highest priority for a client diagnosed with Addison's disease?
What is adequate hydration?
300
When caring for a client with diabetic neuropathy, what is one sign the nurse should watch out for?
What is lack of sensation?
300
This vitamin helps to regulate calcium levels in the body.
What is Vitamin D?
400
Measures the average glucose levels over the past 6-10 weeks.
What is Hemoglobin A1C (HgA1C)?
400
Associated with a sweet, fruity odor on the breath.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
400
Myxedema, requires lifelong treatment, may be caused by deficiency in T3, T4
What is hypothyroidism?
400
Elavil (amitriptyline) is used to treat this in diabetic patient?
What is peripheral neuropathy?
400
Indicated by Trousseau's and Chvostek's sign. Can occur after thyroid surgery. Can lead to seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and death.
What is Hypocalcemia?
500
A patient is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism associated with osteomalacia. When caring for this client, the nurse should monitor the level of which mineral?
What is calcium?
500
Can lead to insulin shock
What is the consumption of alcohol with insulin injections?
500
Hirsutism, "buffalo hump", hyperglycemia, easy bruising, weight gain, and "moon" face are all signs/symptoms of...
What is Cushing's syndrome?
500
Diabetes can affect this organ due to microvascular changes in the capillary walls, which results in diminished blood flow and poor oxygenation of tissue.
What is the kidneys?
500
This hormone level is monitored in someone experiencing diabetes insipidus.