Other Systems 1 Flashcards
Metabolic syndrome dx
Consists of signs/symptoms that are risk factors and are strongly linked to T2DM, CVD, stroke
3 or more must be present for dx
“WEIGHHT”
- waist expanded
- impaired glucose
- HTN
- HDL
- triglycerides
Glands of endocrine system
Hypothalamus > anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary
Anterior pituitary hormones
ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic)
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
FSH and LH (ICSH men; follicle, leutinizing, interstitial)
GH (growth hormone)
Prolactin
ACTH
adrenocorticotrophic > adrenal cortex > cortisol, aldosterone
TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone > thyroid gland > triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4)
FSH and LH (ICSH)
follicle, leutinizing, interstitial (men) > ovaries and testes > estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
GH
growth hormone > bones and tissues > growth, metabolism
Prolactin
prolactin > milk production in breasts
Cortisol
regulates gluconeogenesis and BP
reduces stress and inflammation
Aldosterone
retains sodium and water
kicks out K+
hypothalamus function
responsible for regulation of the ANS (body temperature, appetite, sweating, thirst, sexual behavior, rage, fear, blood pressure, sleep)
pituitary gland function
secretes endorphins
Reduces sensitivity to pain
Controls ovulation
Works as a catalyst for the testes and ovaries to create sex hormones
thyroid gland function
produces hormones that act to control the rate at which cells burn the fuel from food
parathyroid gland function
regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism
adrenal gland function
produces corticosteroids that will regulate water and sodium balance, the body’s response to stress, the immune system, and metabolism
Addison’s disease
Causes: infections, neoplasms, hemorrhage, autoimmune process
Adrenal insufficiency - DECREASED cortisol and aldosterone
SXS:
decreased BP, dehydration
hyperkalemia
decreased glucose
bronze pigmented skin (inc melanocyte stim)
weight loss, anorexia, GI disturbances
Generalized weakness (asthenia)
Intolerance to cold/stress, anxiety/depression
Cushing’s disease
Causes: pituitary tumor w/ increased ACTH secretion
Elevated cortisol and aldosterone
Sxs:
increased BP, water retention
hypokalemia
increased glucose
redness (ruddy), skin striae
weight gain, centripetal obesity, round moon face
proximal m. weakness and atrophy
increased susceptibility to infection, osteoporosis (buffalo hump), poor wound healing
Cushing’s disease vs syndrome
Cushing’s disease: pituitary adenoma > inc ACTH secreted by PITUITARY GLAND > stims adrenal gland > inc CORTISOL released
Cushing’s syndrome: adrenal gland tumor > adrenal gland secretes more CORTISOL > drug toxicity (starts in adr. gl.; no inc in ACTH)
Sxs common for both
Hyperthyroidism sxs
Inc T3, T4 > low TSH
Inc HR, dec BP
High BMR
Heat intolerance
Inc glucose absorption
Restlessness
Silky hair, moist palm
Weight loss
Sweaty
Hyperreflexia
Sunken/protruding eyes (exophthalmos)
Grave’s disease
Inc risk of osteoporosis
Inc risk frozen shoulder
Hypothyroidism sxs
“Lazy person”
Dec T3, T4 > Inc TSH
Dec HR, inc BP
Low BMR
Cold intolerance
Dec glucose absorption
Sleepiness
Proximal m. weakness
Constipation
Brittle nails, dry skin/hair
weight gain
Not sweaty
Prolonged DTRs
Swelling of hands/feet, puffiness in face (myxedema)
Hashimoto’s disease
Inc risk of diabetes
Inc frozen shoulder
Hyperparathyroidism cause and sxs
Elevated calcium, low phosphate
> can demineralize bone = bone weakness and dec density
Sxs: osteoporosis, gout, arthralgia, kidney stones, renal insufficiency, peptic ulcers, proximal m. weakness, fatigue, depression, confusion, drowsiness, glove/stocking sensory loss
“Bones, stones, groans, moans, sensory”
Hypoparathyroidism cause and sxs
Low calcium, elevated phosphate
Convulsions, cardiac arrhythmias, m. twitching, tetany, muscle cramps/spasms, paresthesia of fingertips/mouth, fatigue, weakness
“CATS are numb”
Type 1 DM
Insulin dependent, pancreas produces no insulin
Congenital
Sxs: polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, blurred vision, dehydration, ketoacidosis (rare in T2DM)
Type 2 DM
Insulin resistance, tissues do not allow insulin absorption but pancreas continues to create
Secondary to other dysfunctions
Sxs similar to T1DM, but rare occurrence of ketoacidosis (metabolic)