Exam 3- endocrine, DM, hematology Flashcards
Negative feedback mechanism
signals an endocrine gland to secrete a hormone in response to a body change to oppose the action of the change and restore homeostasis
Hypothalamus
Main boss- controls pituitary glands
Function is to produce regulatory hormones
Hormones:
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)
Growth hormone inhibiting hormone
Prolactin inhibiting hormone (PIH)
Pituitary gland
Divided into anterior and posterior lobes
Releases tropic hormones (hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands) in response to hypothalamus hormones
Anterior pituitary hormones and target organ
Thyroid stimulating hormone- thyroid
Adrenocorticotropic hormone- adrenal cortex
Luteinizing hormone- testes and ovaries
Follicle stimulating hormone- testes and ovaries
Prolactin- breast
Growth hormone- bone and soft tissues
Posterior pituitary hormones and target organs
Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone)- kidneys
Oxytocin- uterus and breast
Adrenal gland
Tent shaped organs on the top of each kidney
Adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla
Adrenal cortex
Composes 90% of gland
Secretions regulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Hormones are called corticosteroids (adrenal steroids)
Aldosterone
promotes sodium and water reabsorption and potassium excretion
Regulated by RAAS, serum potassium level, ACTH
Cortisol
Released when you are stressed
Affects carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism; emotional stability; immune
function; sodium and water balance
Regulated by levels of free cortisol, normal sleep-wake cycle, and stress
Release peaks in the morning
Adrenal medulla
1/10 of the gland
Stimulated by sympathetic nervous system (stimulates fight or flight response)
Norepinephrine and epinephrine
Thyroid gland
2 lobes on each side of the trachea- looks like a butterfly
Stimulated by TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
Iodine is needed to produce the hormones (salt)
Controls metabolism
Affects resp rate, HR and contractility of heart
Thyroid gland hormones
Thyroxine (T4)
Made first- converted to T3 with help of table salt (iodine)
Maintains body metabolism in steady state
Triiodothyronine (T3)
T4 converts to T3 in the cell
Increases metabolic rate
Decreases in older persons
Calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin)
Regulates serum calcium and phosphorus
Reduces bone resorption (breakdown)
Secreted when calcium is elevated
Pulls calcium from blood back into the bone
Parathyroid gland
4 small glands located close to or with in thyroid
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism
Acts on kidneys, bone, and GI tract
Takes calcium from bone to the blood
Activates vitamin D in kidneys to increase absorption of calcium
Pancreas
Located behind stomach Insulin from beta cells lowers blood glucose Glucagon from alpha cells Increases blood glucose Somatostatin from delta cells Inhibits secretion of glucagon and insulin
Important assessment with endocrine
Height, weight, and VS
Laboratory tests for endocrine
Stimulation/suppression test Assays- measure level of specific hormone in blood and other body fluids Urine test Tests for glucose Imaging- MRI, US, CT
Anterior pituitary hormones
Growth hormone
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Adrenocortictropic hormone
Hypopituitarism
Deficiency of 1 or more anterior pituitary hormones
Decrease GH in adults- increase rate of bone destruction leading to thinner bones (osteoporosis) and increase risk for fractures
Hyperpituitarism
Over secretion of anterior pituitary hormones Increase GH in adults- acromegaly Thickened lips Coarse facial features Increase head size Lower jaw protrusion Enlarged hands and feet Joint pain Barrel chest Hyperglycemia Sleep apnea Enlarged heart, lungs, and liver Some changes may be reversible but skeletal changes are permanent
Hyperpituitarism
Treatment
Bromocriptine
Hypophysectomy
Bromocriptine
dopamine agonists
Stimulates dopamine receptors and inhibits release of GH
Side effects- orthostatic hypotension, headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, constipation
Take with food
If pregnancy occurs stop immediately
Hypophysectomy
Surgical removal of pituitary gland
Nasal packing present for 2-3 days after surgery- necessary to mouth breath
Mustache dressing will be placed under the nose
Do not brush teeth, cough, sneeze, blow nose or bend forward after surgery
Monitor neurologic response
Post nasal drip or increase swallowing- cerebrospinal fluid leakage
Keep HOB elevated
Assess nasal drainage
Halo sign indicates CSF- light yellow color at the edge of clear drainage on dressing
Most CSF leaks resolve with bedrest
Deep breathing hourly
Rinse mouth frequently
Apply lubricating jelly to dry lips
Assess for meningitis- headache, fever, neck rigidity!!!!!!!!
Posterior pituitary disease
Vasopressin (ADH)
Low- Diabetes insipidus (DI)
High- SIADH
Diabetes insipidus
Water loss caused by ADH deficiency or inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH
Diabetes insipidus
Symptoms
Polyuria
Dehydration
Increase plasma osmolarity and sodium- stimulates sensation of thirst
Urine is diluted- low specific gravity <1.005
4-30 L of urine/day
Diabetes insipidus
Interventions/treatment
Can't be NPO for more than 4 hours Daily weight 24 hour urine Desmopressin- synthetic vasopressin Maintain adequate hydration