exam 3

Question 1

what are the Myxedema coma manifestations?

Answer 1

hypotension, respiratory depression, hypothermia, lethargy, and coma

Question 2

what are the causes of Hypopituitarism?

Answer 2

congenital defects or cerebral/pituitary trauma

Question 3

what can Hypopituitarism cause?

Answer 3

dwarfism and diabetes insipidus

Question 4

what are the manifestations of Hypopituitarism?

Answer 4

fatigue, headache, amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), short stature, infertility, etc

Question 5

what are the treatments for Hypopituitarism?

Answer 5

resolving underlying cause if possible.
- lifelong hormone replacement
- hormone-specific strategies ( ex; infertility treatments)

Question 6

diabetes mellitus causes

Answer 6

Group of conditions
characterized by hyperglycemia resulting
from defects in insulin production, insulin
action, or both (type 1, type 2, gestational)
- Impaired insulin production or action
results in abnormal carbohydrate,
protein, and fat metabolism because of
the glucose transportation issue

Question 7

diabetes mellitus manifestations

Answer 7

hyperglycemia, glucosuria, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue

Question 8

diabetes mellitus treatments

Answer 8

dietary changes/exercise/weight loss, self-glucose monitoring, meds

Question 9

Type 1 Diabetes causes

Answer 9

the body’s immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells