Exam 3 Flashcards
pathology of hyperthyroidism
excessive production of thyroid hormone- too much energy
what happens to the lab values with hyperthyroidism
increased T3 & T4
decreased TSH
signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism
hyper excitable
nervous
irritable
decreased attention span
increased appetite
weight loss
hair loss
goiter
exophthalmus
increase BP, HR, GI function
life threatening complications of hyperthyroidism
thyroid storm- emergency
Treatment for hyperthyroidism/prevent thyroid storm
PTU
beta blockers
iodine compounds
radioactive iodine therapy
thyroidectomy
tylenol
steroids
D5W
pathology for hypothyroidism
low production of thyroid hormone- not enough energy
what happens to the lab values for hypothyroidism
decreased T3 & T4
increased TSH
signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
no energy
fatigue
no expressions
weight gain
cold
amenorrhea
slurred speech
dry skin
coarse hair
decreased HR, BS, GI function
life threatening complications of hypothyroidism
myxedema coma
treatment for hypothyroidism/prevent myxedema coma
hormone replacement (synthroid)
will be on medication forever
labs taken 1X a month til stable
what are the adrenal cortex hormones
Glucocorticoids (cortisol) - sugar
Mineralcorticoids (aldosterone)- salt
Androgens- sex
what is the pathology of cushing’s disease
disorder of the adrenal cortex- too many steroids
causes of cushings disease
females
overuse/prolonged use of cortisol medications
tumor in the adrenal gland
signs and symptoms of cushings disease
muscle wasting
moon face
buffalo hump
truncal obesity w/thin extremities
supraclavicular fat pads
weight gain
hirsutism (masculine characteristics)
increased glucose and sodium
decreased potassium and calcium
hypertension
treatment for cushings disease
adrenalectomy (requires life long glucocorticoid replacement)
avoid infection
administer chemo agents if adrenal tumor is present
what is the pathology for addisons disease
disorder of the adrenal cortex-not enough steroids
causes of addisons disease
surgical removal of both adrenal glands
infection of the adrenal glands
TB, cytomegalovirus, & bacterial infections
signs and symptoms of addisons disease
fatigue
n/v/d
anorexia
hypotension & hypovolemia
confusion
decreased BS
decreased sodium and water
increased potassium
hyperpigmentation of the skin
vitiligo (white areas of depigmentation)
complications of addisons disease
addisonian crisis
what are the signs and symptoms of addisonian crisis
fatigue
dehydration/shock
renal failure
vascular collapse
hyponatremia
hyperkalemia
treatment of addisonian crisis
fluid rescucitation and high dose hydrocortisone
treatment for addisons disease
administer glucocorticoid and/or mineralcorticoid
diet high in protein and carbs
What is SIADH caused by?
excessive secretion of ADH (not peeing enough)
High or low serum Na+, serum concentration, and urine concentration for SIADH?
low serum Na+ and serum concentration, high urine concentration
primary tx for SIADH?
fluid restriction
intravascular volume for SIADH?
hypervolemic
What happens with SIADH? (excessive release of ADH)
causes renal excretion of Na+ = water intoxication, cellular edema, dilutional hypona+, low serum osmolality
What increases risk for SIADH?
malignant tumors, increased intrathoracic pressure, head injury, meningitis, trauma, alcohol, meds, stress, CVA
Assessment findings for SIADH?
oliguria, dilutional hyponatremia intake greater than output
early- headache, weakness, anorexia, muscle cramps, weight gain w/o edema, crackles, JVD
later- personality changes, hostility, sluggish deep tendon reflexes, N/V/D
lab tests for SIADH?
urine specific gravity greater than 1.030, blood serum sodium less than 135
Nursing care for SIADH?
monitor I/O, hypertonic IV, fluid restriction, no ETOH, seizure precautions
What is diabetes insipidus?
deficiency of ADH- reduces ability to concentrate urine, can’t hold onto fluid, peeing a lot
Causes of DI?
primary (defect in hypothalamus or pituitary), secondary-neurogenic (damage to hypothalamus or pituitary from trauma, infections, nephrogenic (don’t react to ADH), drug induced (lithium, declomycin)
Intravascular volume for DI?
hypovolemic
Serum Na+, serum concentration, and urine concentration for DI?
high serum Na+, high serum concentration, low urine concentration
Assessment findings for DI?
polydipsia- consume 2-20 L/day;
polyuria- UOP of 4-20 L/day;
nocturia, fatigue; dehydration; sunken eyes, tachycardia, hypotension, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, weight loss, dizziness, constipation, weak pulses, decreased LOC
lab tests for DI?
urine specific gravity less than 1.005; serum Na+ greater than 145; water deprivation test (withhold fluids 8-12hrs, positive if kidneys are unable to concentrate urine); vasopressin test
tx for DI?
fluid resuscitation
replace ADH, replace fluids, identify and correct underlying intracranial issue, desmopressin, tegretol
nursing care for DI?
Monitor I/O, VS, labs, weight checks, IV fluids, no caffeine, no ETOH, increase bulk, skin and mouth care
complications with DI?
hypovolemia, hyperosmolarity, hypernatremia, circulatory collapse, loss of consciousness, CNS damage, seizures
how do you remember the three levels of preventative care?
Primary = Prevention
Secondary= Screening
Tertiary = Treatment
why is health literacy important (3 things) (( different than what her powerpoint says but she said this in class multiple times))
it decreases patient anxiety
it prepares patient for discharge
lower readmission rates
what does health literacy lead to ( 4 things)
longer life
reduced chronic disease
decreased health disparities
decreased health care costs
who is at risk for poor health literacy
elderly
low socioeconomic population
low eduction
african americans/multiracial adults
diagnostic eval for cushings disease
dexamethasone overnight suppression test
serum cortisol level
24 hour urine for cortisol
what do you teach patient with cushings
low sodium diet
s/s complications
medications
definition of ethics
the study or examination of morality through a variety of different approaches
ethical dilemma vs ethical distress
ethical dilemma: 2+ clear moral principles apply but support mutually inconsistent courses of action
ethical distress: the RN knows the right thing to do but either personal or institutional factors make it difficult to follow the correct course of action
normal levels for Na, K+, Ca, BUN, Creat
Na- 135-145
K+- 3.5-5
Ca 8.5-10.5
BUN- 7-20
Creat- 0.6-1.2
what can cause low creatinine
low muscle mass
hyperthyroidism
starvation
liver disease
what can cause high creatinine
AKI
CHF
dehydration
top 3 leading causes of death from cancer in men
1- lung
2 - prostate
3- colorectal
screening for prostate cancer
PSA and DRE usually beginning at age 50
only diagnostic test for prostate cancer
biopsy
what are the 3 types of prostate biopsy’s
transrectal
transurethral
transperineal
what do you teach patient after prostate biopsy
antibiotic tx
slight soreness and bleeding
blood in stools, urine or semen
CALL DOCTOR FOR
prolonged or heavy bleeding
pain that worsens
swelling near biopsy site
difficulty urinating
What is PST in health promotion mean?
Prevention (primary), Screening (secondary), Treatment (tertiary)
What is primary prevention?
focus is health promotion and prevention of illness or disease; interventions include teaching about healthy lifestyles
What is secondary prevention?
centers on health maintenance and is aimed at early detection; prompt intervention to prevent or minimize loss of function and independence; interventions include health screening
What is tertiary prevention?
Focuses on minimizing deterioration; improving quality of life
Why are fluids important?
to regulate/facilitate cellular metabolism and proper cellular functioning; facilitate digestion and elimination; help regulate temperature; needed for transport (blood, hormones, cells, blood components)
Aldosterone increases ______ which helps the body hold onto ______.
sodium; water
Describe the RAAS system
Liver releases angiotensinogen and in response to that kidney releases renin, angiotensinogen plus renin produces angiotensin 1… once it circulates to lungs, lungs release ACE.. ACE plus angiotensin 1 makes angiotensin 2… when that gets to adrenal glands it makes aldosterone… aldosterone increases reabsorption of sodium which increases fluid on board which increases bp and it also decreases potassium because it leaves through the urine have to keep in mind… angiotensin 2 (at level of kidneys) causes vasoconstriction in arterioles of kidneys which increases bp
To increase volume but maintain osmolarity, use _____ but not _____.
aldosterone, ADH
To increase volume regardless of osmolarity, use ______.
ADH and aldosterone
To decrease osmolarity regardless of volume, use _____.
ADH (aldosterone not needed)
To decrease osmolarity and maintain volume, decrease _____ and increase _____.
decrease aldosterone a smidge and increase ADH.
Common causes of edema?
increased capillary pressure, decreased colloidal osmotic pressure, obstruction of lymphatic flow, increased capillary permeability
What are factors affecting fluid and electrolyte balance?
age (pediatric/geriatric), gender, body size, environmental temp, lifestyle (stress, exercise, ETOH, diet)
causes of fluid volume deficit?
vomiting, diarrhea, GI suctioning, sweating, decreased intake, inability to gain access to fluids
risk factors of FVD?
DI, adrenal insufficiency, hemorrhage, coma
sx of FVD?
oliguria, decreased skin turgor, concentrated urine, postural hypotension, rapid weight loss, weak rapid pulse, cramps, nausea, thirst, clammy skin, increased temp, increased BUN and HCT