Endocrine Emergencies

Question 1

DKA is elevated glucose > _____ mg/dL

Answer 1

350

Question 2

Do not lower glucose > _____ mg/dL per hour.

Answer 2

100

Question 3

HHNK is elevated glucose > _______ mg/dL

Answer 3

600

Question 4

In ______, ADH is no longer produced by the posterior pituitary gland.

Answer 4

Central/Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus

Question 5

In _______, the kidneys do not respond to ADH.

Answer 5

Nephrogenic Diabetes Inspidus

Question 6

________ is a condition that occurs when the kidneys are unable to conserve water.

Answer 6

Diabetes Insipidus

Question 7

___________ is too much ADH in the body. Caused by disease, tricyclic antidepressants, narcotics, oral hypoglycemic medications, and lesions.

Answer 7

SIADH

Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone

Question 8

_______ can occur if Sodium levels are corrected too quickly.

Answer 8

Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Question 9

Hyperthyroidism/ Grave’s Disease/ Thyrotoxicosis is also called ________.

Answer 9

Thyroid Storm

Question 10

In __________, Patient often presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness and heat intolerance.

Answer 10

Hyperthyroidism

Question 11

Bulging of the eyes are called _________.

Answer 11

Proptosis

Question 12

_______ is caused by decreased levels of thyroid hormone, slowing down basic body functions and metabolism.

Answer 12

Hypothyroidism

Question 13

Hypothyroidism becomes _________ upon LOC change.

Answer 13

Myxedema Coma

Question 14

Adrenal Insufficiency/ Adrenal Crisis is also called ___________.

Answer 14

Addison’s Disease