Disorders of Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the importance of thyroid hormones?
A
normal growth and development of tissues throughout the body and an important regulator of metabolism
2
Q
What are some factors that cause hypothyroidism?
A
Iodine deficiency, surgical removal of thyroid tissue, irradiation of the thyroid gland
3
Q
SI/SX of hypothyroidism
A
weakness and fatigue, tendency to gain weight, cold intolerance, brittle nails, thinning hair, dry and thin skin and bradycardia
4
Q
Graves disease
A
an autommine disorder stimulatiom of the thyroid gland by TSH
5
Q
SI/SX of hyperthyroidism
A
insomnia, heat intolerance, diaphoresis, restlessness, tremor, bulging eyes, weight loss, increased HR, and irritability
6
Q
Cushing syndrome
A
hypercortisolism which is caused by excessive production of pituitary ACTHA
