Module 5 Week 4 Flashcards
the most common endocrinopathy
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Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
defined as a blood glucose above 200 mg/dL in the absence of known diabetes
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Critical illness-induced hyperglycemia
Diabetics have an increased risk of
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CAD, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and perioperative MI
The incidence of silent ischemia is increased in patients with
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DM
Characterized by severe dehydration, hyperglycemia, and hyperosmolarity
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nonketotic hyperosmolar state
Target HgA1c for type 1 diabetics
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<7.5%
Target HgA1c for type 2 diabetics
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<7%
Initiation of β-blockers prior to the day of surgery should be considered in diabetic patients with at least
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two other risk factors for an adverse cardiac event
Preoperative blood glucose should be kept below
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<200mg/dL
How long before surgery should oral hypoglycemics be held
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Held on the Day of surgery
During surgery patients on insulin drips should have their BG checked at what frequency?
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Every 1-2 Hours
Hypothyroidism can lead to the development of
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hypothermia, hypoglycemia, hypoventilation, hyponatremia, and heart failure
In cases where the patient has a large thyroid mass that may distort the airway what should be done
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a chest x-ray should be obtained looking for evidence of tracheal deviation or narrowing
Patients with hyperparathyroidism often have
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Hypercalcemia
Preoperative consideration for patients with hyperparathyroidism
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Evaluation of serum calcium level
General clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism
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Weight loss; heat intolerance; warm, moist skin
Cardiovascular clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism
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Tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure
Neurologic clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism
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Nervousness, tremor, hyperactive reflexes
Musculoskeletal clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism
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Muscle weakness, bone resorption
GI clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism
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Diarrhea