Medical Issues Endocrine Pathology Flashcards

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S/S associated with endocrine pathology

A
skin changes
diaphoresis
hyperhydrosis
body or breath odor
polydipsia and polyuria
arthralgia and myalgia
muscle atrophy and weakness
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more S/S

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amenorrhea
change in mental status
praesthesia
edema
polyphagia
postural (orthostatic) hypotension
lethargy and fatigue
no pain
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polyphagia

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increased hunger

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hyperthyroidism

  • etiology
  • S/S
  • Tx
A
excess of thyroid hormone
impairs glucose metabolism
core body temperature
-increases
heart rate response to exercise
-greater than normal
treated with medication, radiation, possible removal of gland
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most common form of hyperthyroidism

A

Graves’ Disease

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Graves’ Disease

-S/S

A
tremors
weakness
difficults swallowing or speaking
fatigue
tics
enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
heat intolerance
nervousness
sweating
weight loss
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hypothyroidism

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second most common endocrine disorder
deficiency of T3 and T4
decreased cardiac output
-decreased O2 and glucose available during exercise
S/S
-dry skin
-myalgia
-edema
-constipation
-slowed cognition
-weakness
-bilateral paresthesia
-bradycardia
-poor circulation
treated with thyroid replacement therapy
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Thermoregulation condition: heat illness

  • who’s at risk
  • what factors play a role in the body’s ability to disperse heat
  • how is heat illness prevented
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who's at risk
-anyone working in a hot environment
-athletes outside in the South
what other factors?
-environment
-ability to sweat (influenced by humidity)
how is it prevented
-hydration
-safe practice temperature
-acclimatize
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heat cramps

  • severity
  • S/S
  • Tx
A
earliest, least severe heat illness
S/S
-cramps
-particularly in large muscles in the legs and trunk
-fatigue
-thirst
-sweating
Tx
-removal from heat
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Heat syncope

  • S/S
  • Tx
A
fainting due to heat
pale skin
decreased HR
elevated body temperature
cool person down
Tx
-remove from heat
-elevate legs
-check vitals often
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heat exhaustion

  • S/S
  • Tx
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S/S
-<103 F
-profuse sweating
-increased HR
-increase respiration rate
-decreased blood pressure
-headache
-nausea
-fatigue
-weakness/dizziness
Tx
-rapid cooling
-rehydration
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Exertional heat stroke

  • S/S
  • Tx
A

S/S
Tx
-rapid cooling

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exertional hyponatremia

  • S/S
  • treatment
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Na levels drop - excessive hydration
S/S
-similar to heat stroke
-nausea
-impaired cognition
-loss of consciousness
-seizures
Tx
-refer
-administer Na
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Type I Diabetes Mellitus

A
"juvenile diabetes"
autoimmune disease
inability to regulate blood glucose
S/S
-polydipsia
-polyuria
-polyphagia
-weight loss
lab results must be positive on multiple days for a diagnosis
commonly diagnosed before 25
management
-insulin
long-term health concerns
-CVD
-delayed wound healing
-peripheral neuropathy
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Type II Diabetes Mellitus

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decreased insulin receptor sensitivity
blood glucose remains elevated
predictors
-obesity
-family history
S/S
-polydipsia
-polyuria
complications
-hyperlipidemia
-arteriosclerosis
-chronic infection
-bone changes
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

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results from pregnancy

17
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normal ranges for blood glucose

  • random plasma glucose
  • fasting plasma glucose
  • 2-hour postprandial
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random
-normal: 70-126 mg/dL
-pre-diabetes: 127-199
-diabetes: >200
fasting
-normal: 70-100
-pre-diabetes: 100-125
-diabetes
18
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types of insulin

-fast

A
fast
-effective 5-30 minutes after ingestion
-peak 1-4 hours
-lasts 4-8 hours
slow
-effective 2-4 hours
-peak 8-14 hours
-lasts about 24 hours
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hypoglycemia

A
low blood glucose levels
common with type I diabetics
<70 mg/dL
S/S
-sudden onset
-hunger
-decreased performance
-slurred speech
-autonomic signs (pallor, diaphoresis, tachycardia, tremors)
-confusion
-headache
-blurred vision
-dizziness
-fatigue
Tx
-give them sugar
20
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hyperglycemia

A
high blood glucose levels
"diabetic coma" or "ketoacidosis"
>200 mg/dL
S/S
-gradual onset
-thirst
-dehydration
-loss of consciousness
-abdominal pain
-fruity odor on breath
-lethargy
-confusion
Tx
-remove from activity
-insulin