Hormones & Glands
This mechanism regulates hormone levels by turning hormone secretion on or off as needed.
What is the negative feedback system?
The LPN should notify the RN if this laboratory value is abnormal in a patient with diabetes insipidus.
What is urine specific gravity?
Feeling cold, fatigue, and shortness of breath are common symptoms of this thyroid disorder.
What is hypothyroidism?
Patients with Cushing syndrome may require this medication to help control elevated blood glucose levels.
What is insulin?
This laboratory test provides the best picture of average blood glucose control over the previous 2–3 months.
What is HbA1c (glycohemoglobin)?
This hormone lowers blood calcium levels by moving calcium into the bones.
What is calcitonin?
This intervention is commonly prescribed for a patient with SIADH.
What is fluid restriction?
Weight loss, tremors, heat intolerance, tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, agitation, and nervousness are symptoms of this condition.
What is hyperthyroidism?
This hormone produced by the adrenal cortex significantly affects blood glucose levels.
What is cortisol?
Patients with Type 1 diabetes may need more of this nutrient before heavy exercise to prevent hypoglycemia.
What are carbohydrates?
These glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
What are endocrine glands?
Joint pain, fatigue, and enlarged hands and feet are symptoms of this endocrine disorder.
What is acromegaly?
During illness, surgery, or other stress, patients with this disorder may need their steroid dose doubled or tripled.
What is Addison's disease?
This type of diabetes results from the inability of the pancreas to secrete insulin.
What is Type 1 diabetes?
Lispro and Novolog insulin should generally be administered within this timeframe of eating.
What is within 10 minutes of a meal?
These glands release substances through ducts to a target area.
What are exocrine glands?
This pituitary hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4.
What is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)?
Moon face, buffalo hump, weight gain, hypertension, and hyperglycemia are hallmark signs of this disorder.
What is Cushing syndrome?
Blurred vision caused by prolonged elevated blood glucose levels is known as this complication.
What is diabetic retinopathy?
Blood glucose should be checked approximately this long after administering Regular insulin to evaluate its effect.
What is 2 hours after administration?
In this disorder, accurate intake and output monitoring is essential because of excessive dilute urine production.
What is diabetes insipidus?
This bedside assessment checks for hypocalcemia by tapping the facial nerve.
What is Chvostek's sign?
These medications suppress the immune system and increase infection risk.
What are corticosteroids?
This type of diabetes can often be managed with diet, exercise, and oral medications.
What is Type 2 diabetes mellitus?
These medications require a partially functioning pancreas to be effective.
What are oral hypoglycemic agents?