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

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What is the prognosis of Gigantism

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correction of disorder prevents further physical changes

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What is the prognosis of Acromegaly

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increase in mortality as a result of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; reducing levels of GH improves symptoms and signs

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What is the prognosis of Hypopituitarism

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varies because of many possible causes of hypopituitarism

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What is the prognosis of Dwarfism

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depend on time of onset and degree of hormone deficiency; treatment essential

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What is the prognosis of Diabetes Insipidus

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bedridden or unable to drink enough water to compensate for urinary loss of water become dangerously dehyrated

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What is the prognosis of Simple Goiter

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good when treatment to reduce goiter is successful

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What is the prognosis of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

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mild hypothyroidism is common and responds well to thyroid-replacement therapy

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What is the prognosis of Grave’s Disease

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therapeutic intervention almost always restores the balance of thyroid hormone in the body and relieves symptoms

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What is the prognosis of Cretinism (Congenital Hypothyroidism)

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good with discovered early; levothyroxine replacement begins; may associate with other conditions

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What is the prognosis of Myxedmea

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response to hormone replacement therapy is usually good

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What is the prognosis of Thyroid Cancer

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good prognosis; depends on age, size of tumor, presence of invasion or metastases

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What is the prognosis of Hyperparathyroidism

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successful surgery, calcium replacement prevents hypocalcemia and allows skeletal remineralization

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What is the prognosis of Hypoparathyroidism

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reversible forms of condition respond to appropriate treatment

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What is the prognosis of Cushing’s Syndrome

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depends on the underlying cause; ectopic carcinoma or without treatment is poor

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What is the prognosis of Addison’s Disease

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early diagnosis an strict adherence to treatment regimen can result in good prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Diabetes Mellitus

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appropriate self-care, symptoms are eased and few problems arise

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What is the prognosis of Gestational Diabetes

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risk of cesarean delivery and neonatal complications; disappears after delivery; women who have this usually get diabetes mellitus 5 to 10 years after

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What is the prognosis of Hypoglycemia

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underlying cause of hypoglycemia dictates the long-term management of the disorder; mostly resolves with eating habits

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What is the prognosis of Precocious Puberty in Boys

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early diagnosis and treatment of true precocious puberty offers positive outcome

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What is the prognosis of Precocious Puberty in Girls

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early diagnosis and treatment of true precocious puberty offers positive outcome