endocrine system

Question 1

pineal gland

Answer 1

regulates melatonin, regulates daily sleep-wake cycle

Question 2

hypothalamus

Answer 2

regulates nhunger, thirst, sleep, body temp

Question 3

pituitary gland

Answer 3

regulates energy, metabolism, growth

Question 4

parathyroid gland

Answer 4

helps regulate clacium and phosphorus in blood

Question 5

thyroid gland

Answer 5

regulates energy, metabolism and growth

produces: thyroxine, triodothyronine and calcitonin

Question 6

adrenal gland

Answer 6

controls growth, sugar metabolism, kidney function, stress

releases norepi and epi

Question 7

pancreas

Answer 7

aids in digestion of protein, fats, carbs

produces insulin to control blood sugar

Question 8

tx of unconscious or lethargic hypoglycemia pt

Answer 8

DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN MOUTH, RISK FOR ASPIRATION

50% dextrose D50

Question 9

what does thyroid gland need to make hormones

Answer 9

IODINE

– thyroid gives you energy

Question 10

tx of hyperparathyrodism

Answer 10

removal
administer: phosphates (inverse relationship), calcitonin, bisphosphonates

• increase fiber and moderate calcium

Question 11

tx for siadh

Answer 11

seizure precautions 
elevate HOB to promote venous return 
restrict fluid intake 
adm loop diuretics 
adm vasopressin antagonist

Question 12

tx for DI

Answer 12

adequate fluids 
IV hypotonic saline 
ADH replacement
VASOPRESSIN 
DESMOPRESSIN 

monitor IO, WEIGHT

Question 13

pheochromocytoma

Answer 13

rare tumor on adrenal gland that secretes excessive amounts of EPI and NOREPI

CONSTANT FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Question 14

S/S of pheochromocytoma

Answer 14

H'S 
hypertension 
headache
heat (excessive sweating)
hypermetabolism
hyperglycemia 

AVOID STIMULI, MAY CAUSE HTN CRISIS

DIET HIGH IN CALS, VITAMINS, MINERALS