Thyroid Disorders
This condition causes weight gain and cold intolerance.
What is hypothyroidism?
This condition has ketones present.
What is DKA?
Condition with excessive urine output.
What is DI?
Extreme hyperthyroid crisis.
What is thyroid storm?
First priority in any emergency.
What are ABCs?
Medication used to treat hypothyroidism.
What is levothyroxine?
Glucose level typically >600 mg/dL.
What is HHS?
Condition with fluid retention and low sodium.
What is SIADH?
Temperature range seen in thyroid storm.
What is 104–106°F?
Key monitoring in all endocrine disorders.
What is strict I&O?
This condition is commonly caused by Graves’ disease.
What is hyperthyroidism?
pH <7.3 is seen in this condition.
What is DKA?
Urine osmolality in SIADH is this.
What is high?
This condition can cause seizures due to low sodium.
What is SIADH?
Priority safety precaution for SIADH.
What are seizure precautions?
Lab finding in hyperthyroidism: TSH is this.
What is low?
Main priority intervention in BOTH conditions.
What are fluids first?
Key lab in DI: sodium is this.
What is high (hypernatremia)?
Severe dehydration and neuro changes indicate this condition.
What is HHS?
Order of fluids in DKA/HHS treatment.
What is isotonic → hypotonic → D5?
Life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism.
What is myxedema coma?
Electrolyte you MUST monitor before giving insulin.
What is potassium?
Medication used to treat central DI.
What is desmopressin (DDAVP)?
This complication of hypothyroidism is life-threatening and involves decreased metabolism.
What is myxedema coma?
Goal rate for lowering glucose with insulin infusion.
What is 50–70 mg/dL per hour?