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Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System: Treatment Flashcards

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What is the treatment of Gigantism

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pituitary gland size reduction surgery to reduce GH

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What is the treatment of Acromegaly

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pituitary gland size reduction surgery/remove tumor, to reduce GH

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What is the treatment of Hypopituitarism

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removal of tumor if cause; hormone replacement therapy

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What is the treatment of Dwarfism

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hGH administration; hormone replacement

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What is the treatment of Diabetes Insipidus

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vasopressin, nasal spray, oral desmopressin acetate

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What is the treatment of Simple Goiter

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iodine in diet; avoid goitrogenic drugs & food

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What is the treatment of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

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lifelong replacement of thyroid hormones

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What is the treatment of Grave’s Disease

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antithyroid drugs; radioactive iodine therapy or thyroidectomy

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What is the treatment of Cretinism (Congenital Hypothyroidism)

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hormone replacement therapy for normal physical growth

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What is the treatment of Myxedmea

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T4 administration for life

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What is the treatment of Thyroid Cancer

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thyroidectomy with lymph nodes; radioiodine; thyroxine therapy; chemo

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What is the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism

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tumor removal; 3.5 of 4 glands removed; reduce calcium level

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What is the treatment of Hypoparathyroidism

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calcium replacement therapy w/ vitamin D

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What is the treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome

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removal/radiation of pituitary or adrenal gland; drug therapy

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What is the treatment of Addison’s Disease

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hormone replacement, correct salt & potassium level

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What is the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

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type 1: insulin replacement; type 2: restricted calorie diet, diet

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What is the treatment of Gestational Diabetes

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similar to any diabetes; control diet, excercise, hypoglycemic agents

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What is the treatment of Hypoglycemia

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intravenous glucose infusion; glucagon; tumor removal; diet

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What is the treatment of Precocious Puberty in Boys

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non-specific; sexual maturation suppression; androgen inhibitors

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What is the treatment of Precocious Puberty in Girls

A

tumor removal/radiation; hormone therapy/suppression

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