Endocrine Flashcards
Fluid restrictions for SIADH
500-1000ml
What IV fluids are given for SIADH
hypertonic 3%-5%—VERY SLOWLY
Glucose tolerance test
done to diagnose acromegaly. Positive if GH levels will rise or stay the same
diagnosis of acromegaly is usually prompted by what?
HA, and or visual changes
what value indicates CSF leakage?
> 30mg/dl
Urine output of DI
4-30 liter/ 24hours.
Urine specific gravity of less than 1.005
Central DI treatment
DDAVP, D5W
Nephrogenic DI treatment
low sodium diet, strict I and O, daily weights
Most common cause of goiter
lack of iodine in the diet
Symptoms of hyperthyroid
HTN, Increased HR with bounding pulse, systolic murmur, exophthalmos, increased appetite, hair loss, thinning nails
Propylthiouracil PTU, tapazole, iodine
Meds for treatment for thyroid crisis
radioactive iodine uptake test
35-95% means graves dz
