Chapter 19 Endocrine And Hematologic Emergencies Flashcards

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Acidosis

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A pathologic condition that results from the accumulation of acids in the body

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Diabetes Mellitus

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A metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates (sugars) is impaired, usually because of a lack of insulin

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

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A form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available

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Endocrine glands

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Glands that secrete or release chemicals that are used inside the body

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Endocrine system

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Regulates metabolism and maintains homeostasis

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Glucose

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One of the basic sugars; it is the primary fuel, in conjunction with oxygen, for cellular metabolism

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Hematology

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The study and prevention of blood related disorders

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Hemophilia

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A congenital abnormality in which the body is unable to produce clots, which results in uncontrollable bleeding

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Hormone

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A chemical substance produced by a gland that regulates the activity of organs and tissues

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Hyperglycemia

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And abnormally high blood glucose level

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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)

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A life-threatening condition resulting from high blood glucose that typically occurs in older adults, and which causes altered mental status, dehydration, and organ damage

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Hypoglycemia

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An abnormally low blood glucose level

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Insulin

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A hormone produced by the islets of Langerhans (endocrine gland located throughout the pancreas) that enables glucose in the blood to enter cells; used in synthetic form to treat and control diabetes mellitus

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Kussmaul respirations

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Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst that persists for long periods, despite reasonable fluid intake; often the result of excessive urination

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Polyphagia

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Excessive eating; in diabetes, the inability to use glucose properly can cause a sense of hunger

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Polyuria

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The passage of an unusually large volume of urine in a given period; in diabetes, this can result from the wasting of glucose in the urine

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Sickle cell disease

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A hereditary disease that causes normal, round red blood cells to become oblong, or sickle shaped

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Symptomatic hyperglycemia

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A state of unconsciousness resulting from several problems, including ketoacidosis, dehydration because of excessive urination, and hyperglycemia

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Symptomatic hypoglycemia

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Severe hypoglycemia resulting in changes in mental status

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Thrombophilia

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A tendency toward the development of blood clots as a result of an abnormality of the system of coagulation

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Thrombosis

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A blood clot, either in the arterial or venous system

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Type one diabetes

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An autoimmune disorder in which the individual’s immune system produces anti-bodies to the pancreatic beta cells, and therefore the pancreas cannot produce insulin; onset in early childhood is common

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Type two diabetes

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A condition in which insulin resistance develops in response to increased blood glucose levels; can be managed by exercise and diet modification, but is often managed by medications

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Vasoocclusive crisis

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Ischemia and pain caused by sickle shaped red blood cells that obstruct blood flow to a portion of the body