Hypothalamus/
Pituitary Gland
Pituitary Gland
The _______ ____ involves the hypothalamus stimulating the pituitary gland to release hormones
What is the feedback loop?
These medications treat Addison's Disease (an adrenocortical insufficiency)
What is hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone?
The thyroid gland is stimulated by the ____ pituitary gland.
What is anterior?
These cells of the Islets of Langerhans produce insulin and amylin.
What are beta cells?
This state is south of GA.
This medication is used to treat growth hormone deficiency and Turner's syndrome.
What is Somatropin?
Patients taking this medication should report emotional or physical stress to their provider because a higher dose may be needed.
What is hydrocortisone?
This medication is a thyroid hormone replacement for thyroxine and is used to treat hypothyroid problems.
What is levothyroxine?
These cells of the Islets of Langerhans produce glucagon.
What are alpha cells?
This system uses special messengers called hormones that travel through the blood to tell different parts of the body what to do.
What is the endocrine system?
This antidiuretic hormone decreases urine output by reabsorbing water.
What is desmopressin?
With Adrenal Disorder medications, _____ should be monitored regularly.
What is Weight/ CBC & Electrolyte Levels/ fluid intake & output?
*any of these answers work
This treatment destroys thyroid cells and is used for Graves' disease and thyroid cancer. It cannot be given with any other antithyroid medications.
What is radioactive iodine?
This disorder in the pancreas happens when the body cannot control blood sugar properly.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This astronaut is famously known for his role in the movie Toy Story.
Who is Buzz Lightyear?
This condition is a hypothalamic disorder that causes fluid & electrolyte imbalances. It occurs when the body does not have enough Antidiuretic hormone, leading to excessive water excretion (makes you pee a lot).
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
When given in high doses, this medication can cause Cushing's syndrome.
What is hydrocortisone?
This medication treats hyperthyroid problems by slowing the production of thyroid hormone. It can cause agranulocytosis (decrease in leukocytes & neutrophils) and it is teratogenic.
What is PTU (propylthiouracil)?
This specific type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy but goes away once the baby is born.
What is gestational diabetes?
This is the first line of treatment for type 2 diabetes.
What is exercise and diet?
This medication can suppress thyroid hormone and cause hyperglycemia.
What is somatropin?
A patient taking Fludrocortisone should be monitored for which electrolyte imbalances?
High ___ & low ____
What is sodium; potassium?
A decrease in this lab value can indicate that a patient has Grave's Disease (hyperthyroidism).
What is thyroid stimulating hormone? (TSH)
Patients should wear this if they suffer from Diabetes or take diabetic medications.
What is a medical alert bracelet?
This month has 28 days.
What is every month? (all 12)