Endocrine 1
TSH is produced where?
What is the anterior pituitary gland
his endocrine emergency presents with hypothermia, bradycardia, and altered mental status in severe hypothyroidism.
What is myxedema coma?
Hypersecretion of cortisol
What is Cushings Disease
What is the master gland?
pituitary gland
This life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism causes fever, tachycardia, and hypertension.
What is thyroid storm?
What is a ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?
endocrine gland
What promotes absorption and secretion of calcium?
parathyroid
Hyposecretion of cortisol and aldosterone
Addisons Disease
What regulates metabolism
thyroid gland
An initial lab finding expected in primary hypothyroidism.
What is elevated TSH?
A DKA patient’s glucose is 210 mg/dL and insulin infusion is running. The nurse anticipates adding this to IV fluids.
What is dextrose?
The most important immediate intervention for a conscious patient with hypoglycemia.
What is giving 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates?
It acts on all body tissues, especially bone, muscle, and adipose connective tissue.
The lab value used to evaluate long-term glucose control over 3 months.
What is Hemoglobin A1c?
Which gland communicates with the pituitary gland?
hypothalamus
Acts on the adrenal gland
What is ACTH
High metabolic rate, weight loss, hyperactivity, always feeling hot, tachycardia
What is hyperthyroidism
How do hormones travel through the entire body?
through the bloodstream
Absent or diminished production and release of insulin by the pancreatic beta cells – Treated with insulin shots or pumps
What is type 1 diabetes
The most critical electrolyte to monitor during insulin treatment for DKA.
What is potassium?
This hormone lowers level of blood Ca+
What is calcitonin?
Low metabolic rate, weight gain, fatigue, always feeling cold
Hypothyroidism
Increases blood pressure through vasoconstriction
Antidiuretic Hormone (Vasopressin)
Where are the adrenal glands located?
top of each kidney
A patient with Addison’s disease is hypotensive and confused. The priority action is to administer this.
What is IV hydrocortisone?