thyroid/hormones
What routine lab levels are checked when screening for thyroid disorders
TSH, T3 and T4
Insulin is produced by _____ in the Islets of Langerham within the pancreas
beta cells
what is the most common complication of osteoporosis
fracture of forearm, spine and hip
the medication, classified as an anti seizure drug, is commonly prescribed to treat peripheral neuropathy.
gabapentin
name 3 causes of chronic fatigue
anemia, depression, grief, nutrition, meds, pain, chronic disease, etoh, sleep disorders, thyroid issues
this hormone is released by the pituitary gland and plays a role in uterine contraction and lactation
what is oxytocin
patients experincing DKA are in this acid base imbalance
what is metabolic acidosis
name 2 modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis
poor nutrition, body weight, substance abuse, sedentary lifestyle
name 2 common symtpoms of fibromyaglia
fatigue, brain fog, depression, chronic widespread pain, muscle and joint issues, digestive issues
in this type of scoliosis the patient is born with a curve and it often associated with heart and kidney disorders
congenital
this pea size gland is located at the base of our brain and is known as the "master gland" and can effect the growth of bones, organ and muscle
what is the pituitary gland
this hyperglycemic complication most often occurs for type 1 patients and is characterized by hypoglycemia at night and a rebound morning rise in blood sugar
what is somogyi phenomenon
what interventions can decrease risks for osteoporosis
fibromyalgia primarily targets ____ between the ages of _______
women, 20 and 50
this syndrome is associated with numbness and tingling in the hands and feet that spreads upwards
guillian barree
this hormone stimulates reabsorption of calcium in bone, kidneys and gut
name two of the four diagnostic tests for DM
Fasting glucose (FPG) >126 mg/dL – Two-hour PG >200 mg/dL during oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) – Hemoglobin A1C greater or equal to 6.5% – Symptoms of diabetes + casual plasma glucose (PG) concentration >200 mg/dL
what is the gold standard diagnostic test for osteoporosis
dexa scan
first line pain therapy for a herniated disk
NSAIDs
name a nursing diagnosis associated with a herniated disc
risk for injury, impaired phys mobility, acute or chronic pain, disturbed sleep, deficient knowledge, ineff role performance
this hormone plays a crucial role in the bodies stress response and is secreted by the adrenal glands
what is cortisol
treatment goals of DKA in include flushing ketones from the body, reducing hyperglycemia, and ___
restoring extracellular fluid volume
the most common drug class used to treat osteoporosis
bisphosphonates
this SSNRI is commonly used to treat fibromyalgia along with milnacipran and lyrica
cymbalata (duloxetine)
what disorder requires a strict gluten free diet
celiac