Endocrine Overview Flashcards
Role of Endocrine Regulation
Sodium & Water balance control of BP/blood volume regulation energy balance coordination of responses to stress reproduction, growth & development
Anterior Pituitary Hormones
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) growth hormone (GH) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Lutenizing hormone (LH) Prolactin
Posterior Pituitary Hormones
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Oxytocin
Releasing Hormones
from hypothalamus to pituitary
Trophic Hormones
from pituitary to peripheral glands
Hypothalums Hormone patterns
TRH –> TSH –> Thyroid –> (t4/t3)
CRH –> ACTH –> Adrenal –> (glucocorticoids)
GnRH –> LH/FSH–> Ovary/Testis –> (estrogen/testosterone)
GHRH –> GH –> Liver –> (IGF-1)
Steroid Hormones
Cortisol
Estrogen
Testosterone
Peptide Hormones
Insulin
GH
Parathyroid hormone
Protein Hormones
ACTH
ADH
Glucagon
Amine Hormones
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Water Soluble Hormones
Receptor on cell membrane
fast action
dissolved in plasma
short half-life
Lipid Soluble Hormones
receptor inside cell
slow speed of action
attached to carrier proteins
Total Hormones
protein-bound hormones + free hormones
Hormone Disorders: Ranking
Primary: abnormality in gland
Secondary: ab in stimulation from pituitary
Tertiary: ab in stim from the hypothalamus
Hyperpituitarism (Acromegaly) cause
hyper secretion of GH by anterior pituitary in adults
usually by pituitary tumors
Hyperpituitarism (Acromegaly) assessment
large hands/feet thickening/protrusion of jaw joint pain visual disturbances sweating oily/rough skin organomegaly HTN atherosclerosis cardiomegaly heart failure dysphagia/sleep apnea narrowing of airway deepening of voice hyperglycemia colon polyps (increased risk for colon cancer)
Hyperpituitarism (Acromegaly) interventions
pharmacology to suppress GH or block GH
radiation to pituitary gland or removal
joint pain control/anti hypertensives
Acromegaly Medications
Samastatin Analogs (octreotide, lanreotide) Growth Hormone Receptor Antagonists [GHRAs] (pegvisomant)
Hypopituitarism cause
hyposecretion of pituitary hormones
tumors/trauma/encephalitis/autoimmunity/stroke
Hypopituitarism Hormones most affected:
GH/LH/FSH
Hypopituitarism Hormones Least Effected:
ACTH/ADH/TSH
Hypopituitarism assessment
mild to moderatete obesity (GH/TSH) reduced cardiac output (GH ADH) infertility/sexual dysfunction (FSH/LH/ACTH) fatigue/low BP (TSH ADH ACTH GH) headaches/visual defects
Hypopituitarism TX
hormone replacement for deficient hormones
Syndrome of Inappropriate Andtidiuretic Homrone (SIADH) causes
hyperfunctioning of posterior pituitary gland causing ADH trauma stroke malignancies (lung/pancreas) medications stress
SIADH patho
excess ADH > excessive water absorption by kidneys > low serum osmolality/sodium > urine output decreased/concentrated
SIADH risks
water intoxication cerebral edema (seizure risk)
SIADH assessment
pulmonary edema (pink, frothy sputum) changes in LOC weight gain HTN tachycardia anorexia nausea vomiting hyponatremia (dilutional) low urinary output high specific gravity of urine
SIADH TX
monitor cardia/neuro status (telemetry) monitor fluid balance (i/o > catheter) monitor electrolytes/urine osmolality restrict fluid intake if IVF risk of fluid volume overload hypertonic saline (3% saline) salt tablets
seizure precautions
sodium <120 greatest threat to survival fluid restriction don't hold down if seize pad beds put hands on handrails mouthguard maybe
SIADH Medications
loop diuretics
may need K+ replacement
aquaretics
vasopressin receptor antagonists (-vaptans) [conivaptan]
demeclocycline (tetracycline ABX decreases renal response to ADH)
Adrenal Medulla
Inner part of adrenal glands
secretes 75-80 epinephrine
15-20 norepinephrine
fight or flight
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
> 30% gluccocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
Gonadocorticoids
Glucocorticoids
cortisol cortisone corticosterone impact metabolism in cells prepare body for long-term stress
mineralocorticoids
aldosterone
promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion by kidneys
Gonadocorticoids
mostly androgens (male) small amounts of estrogen lower levels compared to testes/ovaries
zona glomerulosa
controlled by renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
controlled by blanace in potassium/ACTH
primary adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison Disease) pathogenesis
dysfunction of adrenal cortex
hyposecretion of adrenocortical hormones
automimmune diesase
TB
Addison Disease s/s
lowered plasma cortisol increased plasma ACTH fatigue weakness weight loss anorexia nausea vomiting abdominal pain diarrhea constipation hypotension dehydration hypoglycemia hyponatremia hyperkalemia acidosis pigmentation
Addison Disease TX
hydrocortisone
saline solution
glucose
Addison Disease Interventions
watch VS and I/O, blood glucose, potassium, sodium and lipids
lifelong glucocorticoid/mineralcorticoid therapy
may need insulin
avoid infections/strenuous exercise/stressful situations
wear med alert bracelet
high protein/carb diet
supplement calcium/vitamin D
prednisone
tx Addison’s
fludocortisone
synthetic adrenocoritcal steroid
tx addison’s
very potent mineralocorticoid
hydrocortisone sodium succinate or phosphate
drug of choice for adrenal crisis/daily maintenance Addison’s
daily dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
androgen replacement
improve libido/well-being
hydrocortisone MOA and use
synthetic corticosteroid (short-acting) andrenocortical insufficiency (usually lifelong)
hydrocortisone SE
sodium/fluid retention insomnia anxiety headache vertigo confusion depression high-doses increase dopamine (depression/mood swings/psychosis) + lower serotonin in brain impaired wound healing adrenal atrophy osteoporsis muscle wasting CHF edema cataracts glaucoma DON'T DISCONTINUE SUDDENLY = Addisonian crisis
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency causes
hypothalamic-pituitary disease
ant pit malfunction leading to loss of ACTH production
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency clincal manifestations
Primary w/out pigmentation changes
no hypokalemia
less prominent hypotension
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency diagnosis
basic metabolic panels early morning cortisol levels rapid ACTH stimulation test plasma ACTH levels insulin-induced hypoglycemia
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency TX
hormone replacement
adrenal crisis: replace glucocorticoids/water/sodium
cosyntropin use
diagnosing cause of adrenocortical insufficiency
injection then test for secretion of cortisol positive = adrenal gland issue negative = pituitary/hypothalamus issue
measure cortisol levels 30 - 60 min after admin
Cushing’s Syndrome causes
chroniic exposure to excess glucocorticoids change in protein/fat metabolism (central obesity/moonface/buffalo hump/thin skin/easy bruising/osteoporsis/diabetes) change in sex hormones (excess hair growth/irregular menses/infertility/impotence) changes in aldosterone (salt/water retention/^BP) Cushings Disease (ACTH-dependent cushing syndrome)
Cushing Syndrome Manifestations
obesity (thin arms/legs) osteoporosis hyptention cardiac hypertrophy increased appetite overactivity of steroid-producing cells atrophy of skin gains weight rapidly irregular menses increased protein breakdown easy bruising decreased immune/inflammatory response labile mood depression anxiety diabetes mellitus
Cushing Syndrome development
over a period of years
excessive ACTH > excessive stimulation of adrenal cortex = excessive production of glucocorticoids
Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis
establish presence of hypercorticolism
classifying as ACTH-dependent or independent
Cushing Syndrome Primary TX
resection of ACTH-secreting tumor
radiotherapy
lifetime replacement of glucocorticoids
Cushing Syndrome Iatrogenic syndrome:
gradual withdrawal of medications
ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome TX:
adrenalectomy