endocrine med surg Flashcards
what causes diabetic ketoacidosis
no insulin so cells breakdown protein/fat and produce ketones
respiratory signs of DKA
kussmaul respirations
what type of diabetes causes DKA
type 1 (no insulin)
rapid deep breathing at a consistent pace is called
kussmaul respirations
hyperglycemia over 600+ is what disease
hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
what to give IV to unconcious pt w hyperglycemia
50% dextrose (d50)
graves disease is caused by what thyroid issue
hyperthyroidism
hashimotos disease is caused by what thyroid issue
hypothyroidism
myxedema coma is caused by what thyroid issue
hypothyroidism
what hormone controls calcium lvls in blood
parathyroid hormone
causes of hyperparathryroidism
-tumor on parathyroid
-chronic kidney failure
the increase of calcium in blood can cause what with hyperparathyroidism
kidney stones
how hyperparathyroidism affects the joints
-bone pain
-pathological fractures
how hyperparathyroidism affects the GI system
-abd pain
-N/V
-weight loss/loss of appetite
-constipation
how hyperparathyroidism affects the neuro system
-irritability
-confusion
how hyperparathyroidism is treated
parathyroidectomy
medications for hyperparathyroidism
phosphates
calcitonin
IV/oral biphosphonates
diet for hyperparathyroidism pt
increase fiber
moderate calcium
mneumonic for hyperparathyroidism s/s
stones, bones, moans and groans
relationship between calcium and phosphorus
inverse
calcium lvls in hypoparathyroidism
low
radiation can cause what parathyroidism
hypo
magnesium depletion can cause what parathyroidism
hypo
how does hypoparathyroidism affect the neuro system
-numbness/tingling
-anxiety
-irriability
-depression
how does hypoparathyroidism affect the muskuloskeletal system
-muscle cramps
-tetany
how does hypoparathyroidism affect the cardiovascular system
hypotension
how to test for hypoparathyroidism (same as hypocalcemia)
-trousseau
-chvostek sign
results of chvostek and trousseau in hypoparathyroidism
positive
how to treat hypoparathyroidism
IV calcium
phosphorus binding drugs
hypoparathyroidism diet
increase calcium
decrease phosphorus
what do adrenal cortex hormones do to sodium and water
retain them
what do adrenal cortex hormones do to potassium
decrease
what kind of hormone are glucocorticoids
adrenal cortex hormones
what kind of hormones are mineralocorticoids
adrenal cortex hormones
what kind of hormones are sex. hormones
adrenal cortex hormones
what causes cushings disease
too many adrenal cortex hormones (females, too much cortisol meds, adrenal gland tumor)