Endocrine Fun

Question 1

generalized elevation in body metabolism

Answer 1

hyperthyroidism

Question 2

Hyper or Hypo-thyroidism: tachycardia, fatigue, weight loss, hyperactive reflexes, increased sweating, heat intolerance, fatigue, tremor, nervousness, polydipsia, weakness, increased appetite, dyspnea, and weight loss

Answer 2

hyperthyroidism

Question 3

graves disease

Answer 3

excessive thyroid activity characterized by generalized enlargement of gland and often, protruding eyes caused by retraction of eyelids and inflammation of the ocular muscles

Question 4

hypo/hyper thyroidism? proximal muscle weakness

Answer 4

hyperthyroidism

Question 5

what causes primary hypothyroidism

Answer 5

reduced functional thyroid tissue mass or impaired hormone synthesis or release

Question 6

hypo/hyper thyroidism? intolerance to cold, excessive fatigue, drowsiness, HA and weight gain, dry skin, brittle hair/nails

Answer 6

hypothyroidism

Question 7

hyperparathyroidism

Answer 7

mild to sever proximal muscle weakness in extremities, muscle atrophy, done decalcification, bone pain, pathological fractures, deep tendon reflexes

Question 8

hyperparathyroidism

Answer 8

hypocalcemia, cardiac arrhythmias, spasm of intercostal muscles/diaphragm

Question 9

normal potassium lab value

Answer 9

3.5-5.5 mEq/L

Question 10

normal sodium lab value

Answer 10

135-146 mEq/L

Question 11

normal sodium lab value

Answer 11

8.4-10.4 mEq/L

Question 12

normal magnesium lab value

Answer 12

1.8-2.4 mEq/L

Question 13

hypokalemia signs and symptoms

Answer 13

dizziness, hypo-tension, arrhythmia (flattened t-waves, and depressed ST segment), nausea, vomitis, anorexia, constipation, abdominal distention, muscle weakness, fatigue, leg cramps, irritability, confusion, mental depression, speech changes, decreased reflexes, pulmonary hyperventilation, METABOLIC ALKALOSIS

Question 14

kyperkalemia symptoms

Answer 14

anxiety, HA, muscle twitching and weakness, confusion, seizures, hypotension, tachycardia, thready pulse, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, cold clammy skin

Question 15

Hypernatremia symptoms

Answer 15

agitation, restlessness, seizures, ataxia, confusion, HTN, tachycardia, pitting edema, excessive weight gain, rough, dry tongue, intense thirst, sever hypotension, dyspnea, respiratory arrest, flushed skin

Question 16

signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia

Answer 16

anxiety, irritability, twitching of mouth, seizures, apathy, irritability, confusion, paresthesia, arrhythmias, hypotension

Question 17

hypercalcemia signs and symptoms

Answer 17

drowsiness, lethargy, HA, depression, weakness, muscle flaccidity, bone pain, pathologic fx, cardiac arrhythmias, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dehydration, polyuria

Question 18

hypomagnesemia signs and symptoms

Answer 18

muscle tremors and weakness, athetoid movements,hyperirrirability, tetany, leg and foot cramps METABOLIC ACIDOSIS

Question 19

hypermagnesemia signs and symptoms

Answer 19

diminished reflexes, muscle weakness, flaccid paralysis, respiratory muscle paralysis, respiratory imapirment, drowsiness, flushing, lethargy, confusion, diminished sensorium, bradycardia, weak pulse, hypotension, heart block, cardiac arrest

Question 20

Increased DTRs

Answer 20

hypocalcemia, hypomagnesmia, hypernatremia, alkalosis

Question 21

Decreased DTRs

Answer 21

hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, hyponatremia, acidosis