Endocrine system Flashcards
What causes cushing syndrome
too much of the hormone cortisol in the body
symptoms of cushing syndrome
weight gain
moon face
buffalo hump
hypertension
poor healing
nursing care of cushing syndrome
- treat underlying cause
- monitor hormone levels
What is addison’s disease
adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone
symptoms of addisons disease
fatigue
weakness
weight loss
hypotension
nausea
nursing care for addisons disease
- monitor vital signs
- Evaluate for oedema and urinary retention
- Check daily weight
what is hypothyroidism
low thyroid activity
symptoms of hypothyroidism
- fatigue
- weakness
- weight gain
- constipation
Nursing care of hypothyroidism
- Monitor thyroid levels and electrolytes
What is hyperthyroidism
An autoimmune disorder that causes hyperactivity of thyroid
symptoms of hyperthyroidism
- hypertension
- increased HR
- weight loss
treatment of hyperthyroidism
- oxygen
- treating arrhythmias
- administering antithyroid medications
What does the hypothalamus do
Regulates:
- hunger
- thirst
- sleep
- body temp
What does the parathyroid do
regulates:
- calcium and phosphorus in blood
What does the thyroid gland do
regulates
- energy
- metabolism
- growth
