Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

Define and give examples of sign vs symptom

Answer 1

Sign: objective, can be measured (i.e. vital sign change)
Symptom: subjective, sensation by patient (i.e. headache)

Question 2

What types of muscle disorders may occur with endocrine diseases

Answer 2

Muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, myalgia

Question 3

What is Rhabdomyolysis

Answer 3

Injury to skeletal muscle results in loss of skeletal muscle integrity releasing intracellular components into extracellular space and blood

Question 4

Causes of rhabdo

Answer 4

Traumatic injury, toxins, infections, muscle ischemia, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, overexertion, prolonged bed rest

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of rhabdo

Answer 5

Limb weakness, myalgia, swelling, tea colored urine (acute renal failure)

Question 6

Individual with chronic deficiency in iodine will have what

Answer 6

Hypothyroidism
Elevated plasma TSH
Goiter

Question 7

Disease associated with accelerated linear bone growth, insulin resistance-type 2 diabetes, and death of not treated

Answer 7

Gigantism - excess hGH
Accelerated bone growth

Question 8

Disease associated with inability to maintain blood pressure and respond appropriately to situations of physiological stress

Answer 8

Addisons disease - adrenal insufficiency
Autoimmune disease

Question 9

What change in vital signs is a sensitive indicator of possible hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

Tachycardia - elevated resting pulse rate over 100 bpm