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Comp 8 Endocrine Flashcards

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signs of hypoglycemia

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  • HA
  • dizziness
  • confusion
  • slurred speech
  • nervousness
  • anxiety
  • agitation
  • tremors, sweating, tachycardia, seizures
  • appears “drunk”
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signs of hyperglycemia

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  • extreme thirst
  • dry mucous membranes
  • poor skin turgor
  • polyuria
  • fruity breath
  • fatigue, tachycardia, Kussmaul respirations
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sulfonylureas action

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stimulate beta cells in pancreas to increase insulin secretion

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sulfonylureas SE

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  • hypoglycemia
  • blood disorders
  • photosensitivity
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contraind to all oral antidiabetics

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  • known drug allergy
  • severe kidney disease
  • sever liver disease
  • pregnancy
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oral antidiabetics PT

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  • CA: BGM
  • make sure PT tolerates food
  • check with MD when PT is placed on NPO
  • avoid alcohol
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meglitinides action

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-increase insulin secretion in pancreas

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meglitinides SE

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hypoglycemia

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biguanide Metformin action and location

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  • decrease glucose production on the liver

- increase use of glucose by muscles and fat cells

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Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) action and location

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Decrease insulin resistance by stimulating receptors in muscle cells to uptake of insulin

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Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors action and location

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  • Acarbose

- in GI, inhibits enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates, thus slows digestion

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thyroid gland action

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increases the metabolism in body -necessary for growth and development in children

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Hypothyroidism SS

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-fatigue, lethargy
- mental acuity
-personal and mental changes
-cold intolerance
-myxedema
-weight gain
facial puffiness

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levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid) action

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  • treat hypothyroid

- increase levels of t3 t4 thyroid hormones

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levothyroxine CA

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apical pulse and BP

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NI for thyroid meds

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  • monitor vital signs, weight
  • administer thyroid replacement drug before breakfast
  • warn of iodine effects and presence in iodized salt
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Foods high in iodine

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cheese -cows milk

  • eggs -frozen yogurt
  • ice cream
  • iodine-containing multi-vitamins
  • iodized table salt
  • saltwater fish
  • seaweed (kelp, dulce, nori)
  • Shellfish - soy milk - soy sauce -yogurt
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hyperthyroidism SS

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-tachycardia, palpitations
- nervousness, irritability,
heat intolerance

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propylthiouricil (PTU)
-methimazole (Tapazole)
action

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inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis

-Treat thyrotoxic crisis and in preparation for subtotal thyroidect-omy

20
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propylthiouricil (PTU)

-methimazole (Tapazole) SE

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blood disorders- low WBC

21
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Calcitrol action, CA

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  • increases Ca absorption from GI
  • Treat hypo-parathyroid-ism, hypo-calcemia in chronic renal failure
  • CA: Ca2+ serum levels
22
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Addisons disease and treatment

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  • deficiency in adrenal hormones

- corticosteroids

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-corticosteroids SE

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  • hyperglycemia (monitor PT w/ DM)
  • risk for infection
  • hypertension, HF
  • hypokalemia
  • hypernatremia
  • peptic ulcers
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-corticosteroids NI (4)

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  1. Give oral forms with milk, food
  2. must avoid abrupt withdrawal
  3. avoid contact with large crowds and those with infections
  4. will need increased doses after stressful events
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gigantism

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-excess prior to closure of epiphyseal shafts

26
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somatropin (Genotropin, Nutropin) action and SE

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  • stimulates tissue and bone growth , mobilizes glucose and free fatty acids
  • hyperglycemia
27
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acromegaly

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-excess after closures -short stature-

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octreotide (Sandostatin)

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  • treats excess growth hormone secretion
29
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octreotide (Sandostatin) SE

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hypoglycemia

30
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Vasopressin action and ind

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  • antidiuretic hormone
  • facilitates: reabsorption of water in kidneys
  • vasoconstriction of arterioles
  • treat diabetes insipidus
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ADH - Vasopressin, Desmopressin NI

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  • monitor electrolytes
  • monitor BP, vitals, weight
  • monitor fluid imbalances
  • monitor urinary output
32
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excess Antidiuretic hormone called….

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SIADH

-syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

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