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Assessment
Type 1 diabetes
Thyroid and Parathyroid Problems
Type 2 Diabetes
INSULINS
100
This gland is palpated when the nurse is performing an assessment of the endocrine system.
What is the Thyroid?
100
children
What age group usually get type 1
100
This is the hallmark assessment finding that signifies hypothyroidism.
What is heat intolerance?
100
Cells have a reduced ability to respond to insulin.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
100
This type of insulin should not be diluted or mixed with any other insulin or solution.
What is Insulin glargine (Lantus)?
200
This disease involves a disorder of the islets ofLangerhans.
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
200
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
What are the 3 signs of type 1 diabetes
200
This factor is the hallmark assessment finding that signifies hypothyroidism.
What is cold intolerance?
200
Most who suffer with this type of diabetes are obese adults.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
200
This type of insulin is a long-acting insulin analogue given once daily usually at bedtime for basal insulin coverage.
What is Insulin glargine (Lantus)?
300
This hormone controls the cells use of glucose.
What is Insulin?
300
confusion, irritability, sweating, restlessness
What are signs of hypoglycemia
300
This sign/symptom is one of the first indicators of hyperthyroidism that is often noticed by the patient.
What is vision changes or tiring of the eyes bulging eyeballs?
300
loose weight, increase exercise watch what you eat
What are modifiable factors
300
This type of insulin should be given 30 minutes before meals.
What is Regular Insulin?
400
This test aids in determining need for thyroid surgery.
What is a needle biopsy?
400
10-20%, 20-30%, 50-60%
What is recommended diabetic diet
400
This is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
What is Graves' Disease?
400
over 30
What is the age group who has type 2 diabetes
400
When mixing insulins, this type is always drawn up first.
What is Regular insulin?
500
This endocrine problem often results in bone demineralization.
What is overproduction of PTH?
500
unlocks the cells
Insulin is the key to unlock the cells
500
This laboratory result is consistent with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
What is increased serum T3 and T4?
500
elevation of one causes decrease of the other hormone
what is negative feedback
500
This type of insulin is used in most regimens for basal insulin coverage.
What is NPH insulin?