Endocrine Flashcards
What part of the brain acts as the control center for negative feedback?
Hypothalamus
What is the difference in a Primary and a Secondary disorder?
Primary- the problem lies within the gland itself. Secondary- the problem is outside the gland
Name 4 changes in the Endocrine system due to aging?
Decreased- ADH, ovarian function,glucose tolerance, peripheral metabolism
What hormones are produced in the Anterior Pituitary?
Growth Hormone,Thyriod-Stimulating Hormone, Adrenocortiotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin
What hormones are stored in the Posterior Pituitary?
Vasopressin (ADH), Oxytocin
Common disorders of the Anterior Pituitary?
Tumors, Post-Partum hemorrhage
Common disorders of the Posterior Pituitary?
SIADH, Diabetes Insipidus
What is the #1 clinical finding for Hypopituitarism?
Loss of visual acuity
What is the difference in Gigantism and Acromegaly?
Gigantism- Over secretion of GH BEFORE puberty
Acromegaly- Over secretion of GH AFTER puberty
What goes it mean if postnasal drip tests positive for glucose.
It is CSF
Postop complication of Hypophysectomy?
Observe for very large amounts of urinary output
What do you suspect with a pt that has urinary output of 40,000 mL/ 24hr
Diabetes Insipidus
What is a cause of SIADH?
small cell lung carcinoma
SIADH can lead to?
Hyponatremia, water intoxication, cerebral edema
What do you want to monitor with SIADH?
Mental status changes
