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eosinophilic

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pituitary tumor; early in life = gigantism; later in life = large hands, feet, nose and chin

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basophilic

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pituitary tumor; Cushing Syndrome - masculinization in females, amenorrhea, HTN and obesity

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hyposphysectomy

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removal of pituitary gland; menses ceases; infertility

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anterior pituitary hormones (and amount)

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ACTH (9-52); TSH (0.4-4); GH (male - 1-9 and female 1-16)

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hyper anterior pituitary syndromes

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Cushing’s syndrome, gigantism and acromegaly

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hypo anterior pituitary syndromes

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dwarfism

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posterior pituitary hormones (and amount)

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ADH (1-5) aka vasopressin

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hypo posterior syndromes

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diabetes insipidus

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hyper posterior syndromes

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SIADH

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diabetes insipidus S/S

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excessive thirst (polydipsia) and large volume of dilute urine (>250 mL/hour) with specific gravity 1.001-1.005

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diabetes insipidus medications

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desmopression, chloropropamine and thiazide diuretics

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other diabetes insidious medical treatments

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replace ADH and fluid replacement (2L/day of cold water)

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desmopression dosage

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IN 2x/day

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SIADH

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“dilutional hyponatremia”; retained water is excreted in kidneys

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SIADH treatment

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furosemide (Lasix)

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thyroid hormones (and amount)

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T3 (80-200); T4 (5.4-11.5) and calcitonin (<10)

iodine is contained in thyroid hormones

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TSH

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from the anterior pituitary; control the release of the thyroid hormones

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thyroid controls what

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cellular metabolic activity

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calcitonin

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secreted in response to high plasma calcium level and increase calcium deposits in bone

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single best test for thyroid function

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TSH; screen every adult >35 yo and test every 5 years

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radioactive iodine uptake

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see how many nodules picks up iodine

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medications that may alter thyroid test results

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amiodarone, aspirin, cimetidine, diazepam, furosemide, heparin, lithium, phenytoin (anticonvulsants) and propranolol

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cretinism

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condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid

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characteristics of cretinism

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adult stature without treatment ranges from 3.3-5.2 feet; also have thickened skin, enlarged tongue or protruding abdomen

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main cause of hypothyroidism
autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease)
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other causes of hypothyroidism
atrophy of thyroid gland with aging; therapy for hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine and thyroidectomy); medications (lithium, antithyroid); radiation to head and neck in treatment for cancer; infiltrative disease of the thyroid; iodine deficiency and iodine excess
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early symptoms of hypothyroidism
hair (course), skin and nail changes; fatigue; numbness and tingling of fingers; menstrual disturbances; subnormal temp and pulse; weight gain; subdued mention response; slow speech; tongue, hands and feet may enlarge; personality and cognitive changes; cardiac and respiratory complications
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complications of hypothyroidism
myxedema; may progress to stupor, coma and death
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medications for hypothyroidism
synthetic levothyroxine replacement therapy
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guidelines for giving levothyroxine
give on an empty stomach; don't give with iron or anti-acids
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most common cause of hyperthyroidism
Grave's disease
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hyperthyroidism
a form of thyrotoxicosis; resulting from excessive output of thyroid hormones by the thyroid
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S/S of hyperthyroidism
nervousness, rapid pulse, heat intolerance, tremors, skin flushed, warm/soft/most ski, exophthalmos (bulging eyes), increased appetite, weight loss, elevated systolic BP and cardiac dysrhythmias, goiter
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treatment for hyperthroidism
radioactive 131I therapy; single dose to eliminate the hyperthyroid state; destroys thyroid cells and inevitably causes hypothyroidism surgery- subtotal thyroidectomy (removal of 5/6 of the gland)
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medications for hyperthyroidism
propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole; sodium and potassium iodine solutions; dexamethasone; beta-blockers (propranolol)
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thyroid storm
also known as thyrotoxic crisis or thyrotoxicosis; severe form of hyperthyroidism (usually abrupt)
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characteristics of thyroid storm
high fever (>101.3); extreme tachycardia (>130); exaggerated symptoms of hyperthyroidism (weight loss, diarrhea and abdominal pain; edema, chest pain, dyspnea and palpitation)
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diagnostic test for thyroid tumors
"hot or cold" hot - low risk warm - low to moderate risk cold - moderate risk
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thryroidectomy
treatment of choice for thyroid cancer; modified or radical neck dissection (with possible radioactive iodine)
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thryroidectomy pre-op
meet metabolic needs, avoidance of caffeinated beverages and other stimulants, explain test and procedure and the importance of supporting head and neck after surgery
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thryroidectomy post-op
monitor respirations (potential airway impairment); monitor for bleeding and hematoma formation; sit in semi-fowler's position with support of head and neck with pillows; assess voice and discourage talking; potential hypocalcemia related to injury or removal of parathyroid glands
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parathyroid glands
4 glands on the posterior thyroid gland that releases parathormone
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parathormone
regulates calcium and phosphorus balance
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increased parathormone ...
elevates blood calcium by increasing calcium absorption from the kidney, intestine and bone; and lowers phosphorus levels
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manifestations of hyperparathyroidism
elevated serum calcium, bone decalcifcation, renal calculi, apathy, fatigue, muscle weakness, nausea and vomiting, constipation, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, psychological manifestations (all from too much calcium)
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treatment for hyperparathyroidism
parathyroidectomy, hydration therapy, encourage mobility and reduce calcium excretion
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medications for hyperparathyroidism
calcitonin, biphosphate; cytoxic agents (mithramycin)
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hypoparathyroidism cause
parathyormone deficiency caused by surgery (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy and radial neck dissection)
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hypoparathyroidism result
hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia
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S/S of hypoparathyroidism
tetany, numbness, tingling in extremities, stiffness of hands and feet, bronchospasm, laryngeal spasm, cardopedal spasm, anxiety, irritability, depression, delirium and ECG changes; positive Chvostek and Trousseau's sign
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management of hypoparathyroidism
calcium gluconate IV; increase calcium levels to 9-10 mg/dL; pentobarbital to decrease neuromuscular irritability; diet high in calcium and low in phosphorus; vitamin D (helps absorption); quiet environment

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