Exam 2: Nursing Care of Endocrine Patients Flashcards
Exophthalmos
Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
Hyperplasia
Excessive increase in the number of normal cells
Ketoacidosis
A condition in which fat breakdown produces ketones, which cause an acidic state in the body
Kussmaul Respirations
Term describing deep respirations of an individual with ketoacidosis
Myxedema
condition resulting from hypofunction of the thyroid gland
Nephropathy
any disease of the kidney
Neuropathy
general term denoting functional disturbances and pathological changes in the peripheral nervous system
Nocturia
night time urination
Osmolality
osmotic concentration, ionic concentration of the dissolved per unit of solvent.
Polydipsia
excessive thirst
Polyphagia
excessive eating
Polyuria
excessive urination
Postprandial
after a meal
Preprandial
before a meal
Retinopathy
disease of the retina of the eye
Tetany
muscle spasms ,numbness, and tingling caused by changes in pH and low serum calcium
Which hormone raises blood calcium and lowers blood phosphate levels?
parathyroid
What is diabetes insipidus DI
Too little antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
symptoms of DI
polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia, dilute urine, dehydration, hypovolemic shock, decreased level of consciousness, death. Increased urine specific gravity, plasma osmolality increased
What is SIADH
too much ADH, water retention, hyponatremia, decreased serum osmolality
Symptoms of SIADH
weight gain without edema, dilutional hyponatremia, serum osmolality increased, concentrated urine, muscle cramps and weakness, brain swelling, seizures and death