Thyroid Disorders
This autoimmune disorder causes hyperthyroidism and exophthalmos.
Graves Disease
This hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood.
PTH
This disorder causes hyperpigmentation and hypotension.
Addison Disease
Too much ADH causes this disorder.
SIADH
This diagnostic test is commonly used to help diagnose acromegaly.
Glucose Tolerance Test
Increased TSH and decreased T4 indicate this disorder.
Hypothyroidism
Facial twitching after tapping the cheek is called this sign.
Chvostek Sign
Moon face and buffalo hump are associated with this disorder.
Cushing Syndrome
Too little ADH causes this disorder.
Diabetes Insipidus
This is the priority concern with pheochromocytoma.
Hypertension
This endocrine emergency causes fever, tachycardia, and hypertension.
Thyroid Storm
Carpopedal spasm after inflating a BP cuff is called this sign and indicates this disorder.
Trousseau Sign and hypocalcemia
Long-term corticosteroid use may lead to this disorder.
Cushing Syndrome
What clients use corticosteroids long-term?
Hyponatremia is expected with this disorder.
SIADH
This hormone causes sodium and water retention.
Aldosterone
This medication is given for treatment of hypothyroidism and the client will take the medication with this consideration.
Clients with this disorder can experience symptoms of kidney stones, fatigue, joint pain, and sedation
Hyperparathyroidism
Infection, surgery, and abruptly stopping steroids may trigger this endocrine emergency.
Addisonian Crisis
This medication is used to treat DI.
Desmopressin or vasopressin
Headache, fever, and nuchal rigidity following hypophysectomy may indicate this complication.
Meningitis
A client returns from thyroidectomy. The nurse notes neck swelling, difficulty breathing, and inspiratory stridor. What is the priority nursing action?
Maintain airway / Notify HCP immediately
A thyroidectomy patient reports tingling around the mouth and muscle cramps. What complication should the nurse suspect?
Hypocalcemia
What is the most important teaching point for a client taking corticosteroids long-term?
Never stop steroids abruptly
Case Study: A client has excessive urine output, intense thirst, BP 84/50, and sodium of 152 mEq/L. Which disorder is most likely present?
Diabetes Insipidus
A client with Graves disease develops a temperature of 104°F, heart rate of 150 bpm, severe agitation, and hypertension. What endocrine emergency is occurring?
Thyroid Storm