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Endocrine - Disorders of pituiatry/ADH Flashcards

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Hyperpituitarism is ____ of the _____ pituitary gland, resulting in over-secretion of _____ or more _____ pituitary hormones.

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  • Hyperfunction
  • Anterior pituitary gland
  • One or more anterior pituitary hormones.
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2 causes of hyperpituitarism?

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  • Over-activity

* Adenoma (tumor)

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What are 3 findings that can be seen with pituitary tumor?

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  • Bilateral hemianopia (disturbances of outter half of visual fields of both eyes)
  • headaches
  • increased ICP
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3 Diagnostic tests that are used to visualize pituitary gland in ____?

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  • X-ray, MRI, CAT SCAN

* Visualize pituitary gland in sella turcica

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An example of hyperpituitarism with overproduction of GH. What is this called in children and what is this called in adults?

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  • Children - gigantism

* Adults - Acromegalia

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In gigantism, extreme ____, when over secretion occurs ____epiphyseal closure. What will be seen?

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  • Extreme Height
  • BEFORE epiphyseal closure
  • Musculo-skeletal deformities
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Acromegalia occurs ______ closure of ______. Enlargement of bones in ____, ___, and ____. What will the face look like? What may this person have difficulty doing?

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  • AFTER closure of epiphyseal
  • Enlarged bones in Skull, Hands, and feet
  • Face will be coarse and heavy with heavy lips and large tongue
  • Dysphagia - difficulty swallowing
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What is a GH inhibitor used to treat Acromegalia? Two other treatments?

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  • Octreotide

* Irradiation of pituitary and Hypophysectomy

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What is a hypophysectomy?

When is this indicated?

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  • Partial or total removal or the pituitary gland

* pituitary tumors or other cancers

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Most common approach to hypophysectomy is ______. Incision is made in _____ and ____, the _____ is entered through ____ and ____ sinuses.

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  • Transsphenoidal
  • incision made in Inner aspect of upper lip and gingival
  • Sella turcica is entered through
  • Nose and sphenoid sinuses
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Postop hypophysectomy, nurse should observe for target ___- _____, such as _____ insufficiency, _____thyroid, and ____ _____.

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  • Observe for target organ insufficiency.
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Hypothyroid
  • Diabetes Insipidus
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what two labs/numbers should be monitored for postop hypophysectomy complications? What does these signify?

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  • I/O - Greater than 800cc/2hours
  • Specific gravity less than 1.005
  • Diabetes insipidus
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Patient positioning after transsphenoidal hypophysectomy? Why?

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  • Head of bed elevated 30 degrees

* Decreases headache, pressure on sella turcica.

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Postop transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, What are 2 signs and symptoms of CSF drainage? What should be done if tested positive for glucose? Nursing interventions?

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  • Clear drainage from nose or postnasal drip (constant swallowing).
  • If positive for glucose, send sample to lab for beta-2-transferrin test
  • Elevate head of bed and call doctor.
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If pituitary gland is totally removed:

  • Client will have permanent _______.
  • _____follow-up & hormone replacement of ____, ____, and _____ . Wear ______.
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  • Permanent diabetes insipidus
  • Lifelong hormone replacement - THYROID, CORTISONE, SEX HORMONES
  • Wear medic alert bracelet
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5 causes of hypopituitarism

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  • Tumor
  • Trauma
  • Surgical removal
  • Irradiation
  • Congenital
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Treatment for hypopituitarism?

Fertility? Growth?

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  • Replacement hormones
  • FSH/LH - gonadotrophins
  • Somatropin given for dwarfism
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Two signs of assessed in hypopituitarism if tumor present?

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  • Bitemporal hemianopia

* Headach

19
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When there is dehydration ____ is _____?

A

ADH IS RELEASED

20
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When there is overhydration ___ is _____

A

ADH is inhibited

21
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Alcohol ____ release of ADH. Results in what?

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  • Inhibits ADH

* Increased urine production and dehydration.

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Antidiuretic Hormone acts on the _____to ____.

ADH is also called ______.

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  • ADH acts on kidneys to reabsorb water

* Vasopressin

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ADH deficiency, results in _____. Characterized by excessive____ and ____. This is known as what? Who is this more common in?

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  • DECREASED water absorption
  • Excessive thirst and urination
  • DIABETES INSIPIDUS
  • more common in males
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A NEUROGENIC cause of diabetes insipidus is?

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*Hypofunction of POSTERIOR pituitary gland (trauma, familial, tumor, infeciton)

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A NEPHROGENIC cause of diabetes insipidus?

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*Decreased ability of kidneys to respond to ADH and concentrate urine.

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Assessment findings of DI - GI/GU? 3 things.

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  • Polydipsia
  • Polyuria (5-25 liters/24 hours)
  • Constipation
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Assessment findings of DI - Vital signs? 2 things.

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  • Tachycardia (can progress to shock)

* Elevated temp from dehydration

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Assessment findings of DI - skin - 3 things

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  • Dry Skin
  • Poor Skin turgor
  • Dry Mucous membranes
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Assessment findings of DI - Neuro - 3 things

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  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue/loss of sleep from constant urination

(all related to dehydration)

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What will a plasma screening show in a client with DI? 2 things.

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  • Hypernatremia (Na not being excreted)

* Hyperosmolality (increased particles in blood)

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What will a Urine screening show in a client with DI? 2 things

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  • Dilute specific gravity w/ value below 1.005 (low concentration)
  • Decreased Urine osmolality
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test used to screen for DI that involves not drinking any liquid for several hours to see how your body responds. What will be seen if client has DI?

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  • Water deprivation test
  • if water deprived, normally adh would be increased and only small amounts of concentrated urine would be released..In DI, client would have polyuria of unconcentrated urine due to lack of ADH.
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What is the purpose of an ADH evaluation? What levels would be seen?

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  • Differentiates cause of DI
  • Neurogenic - ADH level decreased
  • Nephrogenic - ADH level increases (urine is more concentrated)
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What are two treatments used for ADH hormone replacement? How are they administered and which one is for prolonged activity?

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  • Vaspopressin - (pitressin) - Given IM

* Desmopressin (DDAVP) - Given intranasally - prolonged activity

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What are three nursing interventions for DI?

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  • IV fluid replacement
  • Monitor I+O
  • Monitor Daily Weight
36
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Excessive ADH secretion, which leads to ____ is known as ____.

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  • FLUID RETENTION

* SIADH

37
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4 causes of SIADH?

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  • Head trauma/increased ICP
  • Tumors
  • Infection
  • Malignant tumor cells
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6 s/s of SIADH

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  • Decreased Urine output
  • Decreased Deep tendon reflexes
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Anorexia
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A client with SIADH may be placed on ____ restrictions.. What type of Fluid can be given if ordered? How and why?

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  • Fluid restrictions
  • Hypertonic fluid such as 3% saline can be given intravenously (AND SLOWLY). This pulls water from overly hydrated cells.
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What are 3 signs of fluid retention that may be seen in SIADH?

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  • Crackles
  • Weight Gain
  • Distended jugular veins
41
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What are two serum values that can be looked at for SIADH and what will they look like?

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  • Hyponatremia - below 135

* Hyposmolality - Below 275 (normal range is 275-295)

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4 things the nurse should monitor in a client with SIADH?

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  • Vitals
  • I+O
  • Elytes
  • Daily weights
43
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What type of precautions should a client with SIADH be placed on and why?

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  • Seizure precautions

* Hyponatremia can cause seizures and coma.

Nursing 232- Exam 2 (11 decks)

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