Disorder Identification
A disorder of the pituitary gland that causes hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults, leading to an enlarged skull, hands, and feet.
What is acromegaly?
This condition is characterized by a high level of circulating thyroid hormones, which increases the body's metabolic rate.
What is the pathophysiology of hyperthyroidism?
Weight gain, cold intolerance, fatigue, constipation, and a low metabolic rate are hallmark signs of this thyroid disorder.
What are the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism?
A nurse should collect data on vital signs (specifically heart rate and blood pressure), weight, and mental status when caring for a patient with this condition.
What is hyperthyroidism?
A nurse prioritizes administering thyroid hormone replacement therapy daily, educating the patient on medication adherence, and promoting rest periods.
What are nursing interventions for hypothyroidism?
An autoimmune disorder that results in hyperthyroidism due to the overproduction of thyroid hormones.
What is Graves' disease?
A deficit of antidiuretic hormone, inability to reabsorb water, its effect leads to diuresis of 3 to 15 liters per day.
What is the pathophysiology of diabetes insipidus?
Therapeutic measures for this disorder include hormone replacement therapy with levothyroxine.
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
The outpatient clinic nurse assessing a patient notes a pulse rate of 50 and a temperature of 96.8. The patient's affect is depressed, and they report a steady weight gain.
What is hypothyroidism?
The nurse administers prescribed calcium channel blockers and educates the patient on avoiding high-tyramine foods.
What are nursing interventions for pheochromocytoma?
This adrenal disorder results from insufficient production of cortisol, leading to fatigue, muscle weakness, weight loss, and low blood pressure.
What is Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency)?
An autoimmune attack on the adrenal cortex leads to the destruction of the gland and a deficiency in cortisol and aldosterone.
What is the pathophysiology of Addison's disease?
This disorder is characterized by a "moon face," purple striae, and muscle weakness, and is treated with medication to decrease cortisol production or surgery to remove a tumor.
What are the signs, symptoms, and therapeutic measures for Cushing's syndrome?
To assess for this condition, a nurse reviews lab results for low sodium and high potassium, and assesses for postural hypotension and skin hyperpigmentation.
What is Addison's disease?
The nurse administers prescribed corticosteroids, educates the patient on stress management, and monitors for signs of adrenal crisis.
What are nursing interventions for Addison's disease?
A pituitary tumor causes an excessive amount of ACTH, leading to an overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands.
What is Cushing's disease?
This disorder is characterized by a pituitary adenoma that secretes excessive growth hormone (GH), causing the liver to produce excess insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1).
What is the pathophysiology of acromegaly?
This disorder is characterized by hypertension, tachycardia, tremors, and vision changes. It requires a 24-hour urine and a CT or MRI to locate, and is treated with surgery to remove the tumor.
What is pheochromocytoma?
When assessing a patient for this, the nurse collects data on blood pressure, weight, fluid retention, and blood glucose levels.
What is Cushing's syndrome?
These nursing interventions include carefully monitoring fluid and electrolyte balance and providing safety measures to prevent fractures due to bone density loss.
What are nursing interventions for Cushing's syndrome?
A disorder caused by a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the pituitary gland, resulting in excessive thirst and urination.
What is diabetes insipidus?
The destruction of parathyroid glands leads to a deficiency of PTH, causing hypocalcemia due to a lack of bone resorption and calcium reabsorption by the kidneys.
What is the pathophysiology of hypoparathyroidism?
The therapeutic management of this disorder, which causes muscle spasms and tingling, includes calcium and vitamin D supplementation and sometimes parenteral calcium.
What is the treatment for hypoparathyroidism?
The nurse assesses for signs of dehydration (e.g., concentrated urine, low blood pressure) and records the patient's daily fluid intake and output.
What is diabetes insipidus?
A nurse will administer vasopressin as prescribed, encourage adequate fluid intake, and educate the patient on the importance of carrying an emergency medical alert.
What are nursing interventions for diabetes insipidus?