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Endocrine Flashcards

DM, DI, SIADH, DKA, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Insulin, Addison's, Cushing's

1
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S+S of Diabetes Insipidus

A

Polyuria (dilute and pale urine)
Dehydration (tachycardia, hypotension, diminished peripheral pulses, dry mucous membranes)
Insomnia

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Lab values of DI

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Increased sodium and osmolality
Decreased urine specific gravity

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Nursing interventions of DI

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Administer desmopressin
Administer hypotonic fluids (0.45% NaCl)

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4
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S+S of Diabetes mellitus

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Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Ketoacidosis
Blurred vision
Nocturnal enuresis
Vaginal candidiasis

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5
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How much carbs during exercise (with DM)?

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10-15 carbs for every 30-45 min

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Hypoglycemia

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BG < 70

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S+S of hypoglycemia

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Diaphoresis
Pallor
Trembling

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Tx of hypoglycemia (alert/unconscious)

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Oral quick-acting glucose if alert
IM glucagon if unconscious

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Patho of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Lack of insulin -> intracellular starvation -> body breaks down fat for energy -> high levels of acidic ketones (metabolic acidosis) -> potential hypovolemic shock

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S+S of DKA

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Polyuria
Polydipsia
N+V
Fruity odor on breath
Kussmaul respirations
Lethargy
Dry skin
Hypotension and tachycardia
Dizziness

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Lab studies of DKA

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Elevated BG
Elevated ketones
Metabolic acidosis
Hyperkalemia

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Nursing interventions of DKA

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Administer 0.9% sodium chloride
IV regular insulin
Monitor for rebound hypokalemia after IV insulin replacement

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13
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Hypoparathyroidism labs

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Decreased PTH
Decreased calcium
Increased phosphate

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S+S of hypoparathyroidism

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Tingling, numbness
Trousseau sign
Chvostek sign
Muscle cramps
Prolonged QT interval
Severe tetany

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Nursing interventions for hypoparathyroidism

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Seizure precautions
Monitor for dysrhythmias
High calcium and vitamin D, low phosphorus diet

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Patho of SIADH

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Excessive renal water reabsorption resulting in:
Water retention
Increased total body water
Dilutional hyponatremia

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17
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S+S of SIADH

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Low urine output
Weight gain
HTN
Hyponatremia (changes in mental status)

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18
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Labs of SIADH

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Low urine volume
Increased urine specific gravity
Hyponatremia

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19
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Nursing interventions of SIADH

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Seizure precautions
Neuro checks
Fluid restriction
Diuretics
Oral salt tablets/hypertonic saline (3% NaCl)
Vasopressin antagonists

20
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Hyperthyroidism S+S

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Tachycardia
Exphthalmos
Heat intolerance
Fine hand tremor

21
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Hypothyroidism S+S

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Weight gain
Constipation
Cold intolerance

22
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Labs of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

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Hypo: Increased TSH and decreased T3/T4
Hyper: Decreased TSH and increased T3/T4

23
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Tx for hyperthyroidism

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Radioactive iodine
PTU
Thyroidectomy

24
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Radioactive iodine tx for hyperthyroidism education

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Avoid sharing utensils
Wash clothes separately
Sleep in separate rooms
Delay pregnancy attempts for 4-6 months
Use separate bathroom and flush 3x each use

25
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PTU

A

Slows thyroid down
Used for hyperthyroidism
Is an immunosuppressant

26
Q

Thyroidectomy (partial vs. total)

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Partial: at risk for thyroid storm

Total: need life-long hormone replacement; at risk for hypocalcemia; check Trosseau and Chvostek

27
Q

Interventions for thyroid storm

A

Best: cooling blanket
First: ice packs
O2 per mask at 10 L

28
Q

Postop risks for thyroidectomy

A

Airway first
Then hemorrhage
12-48 hrs: Total=tetany; Sub-total=thyroid storm
After: infx

29
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Rundown of DI

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Polyuria, polydipsia -> dehydration
High urine output

30
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Rundown of SIADH

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Oliguria and no thirst
Decreased urine output
Increased urine specific gravity (due to decreased urine volume)

31
Q

Types of insulin

A

Regular
NPH
Lispro
Glargine

32
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Regular insulin is

33
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NPH is

34
Q

What insulins can be mixed? With what?

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NPH (intermediate) can be safely mixed w/ short-acting (regular) and rapid-acting (lispro) in one syringe

35
Q

Hypoglycemia looks like

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Drunk and in shock
Drunk: staggered, slurred, slow
Shock: tachycardia, tachypnea, low BP, cold/clammy, mottled skin

36
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HHNS - think of

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Dehydration

37
Q

HHNS S+S

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Skin is dry, flushed, decreased turgor, increased HR

38
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Relationship b/w amt of urine and specific gravity

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OPPOSITES
More urine out, lower specific gravity

39
Q

S+S of Addison’s

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Hyperpigmented
Doesn’t adapt well to stress

40
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Tx of Addison’s

A

Glucocorticoids

41
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S+S of Cushing’s

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Moon face
High glucose
Bruises
Hypernatremia
Stretch marks

42
Q

DM 1:
DM 2:

A

DM 1: autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells

DM 2: impaired tissue response to insulin

43
Q

Metformin is a tx of what?

A

DM 2
Hold 48 hrs before surgery

44
Q

Tx of exophtalmos

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Using artificial tears
Taping eyelids shut during sleep
Maintaining HOB in raised position
Administering corticosteroids
Using dark glasses to prevent irritation

45
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Priority tx of DKA

A

NS bolus: fluid resuscitation to prevent hypovolemic shock and normalize electrolyte and glucose levels

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