Pelicano Module 1 Endocrine Flashcards
Acromegaly comes from abnormal production of
Too much growth hormone
Another name for Growth hormone is
Somatropin
Difference between Acromegaly and Gigantism / Dwarfism is that Acromegaly happens in the
Adult
Gigantism comes from abnormal production of
Too much growth hormone
Signs and Symptoms of Gigantism
patients become weak, have enlarged heart
Dwarfism comes from abnormal production of
Too little growth hormone
Tx. for Dwarfism includes
Hormone Replacement therapy
Diabetes insipidus comes from abnormal production of
Not enough ADH
Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus
Excessive urination
SIADH comes from abnormal production of
Too much ADH
Thyroidism has direct influence on your
metabolism
Hyperthyroidism is also known as
Graves Disease
In a patient with Graves disease you will see
increased vital signs
People with hyperthyroidism can get bulging eyes called
Exophthalmos
People with hyperthyroidism can get tetany which is
Hypocalcemia
When removing the thyroid we should make sure (3)
Suction and Trachea set up at bedside
Airway clearance
Will give excessive hormones
Myxedema and Cretinism are disorders that develop when you have
hypothyroidism
Lack of iodine can lead to
hypothyroidism
Tx for hypothyroidism
thyroidectomy
Hypercalcemia can come from people with
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is more common in
women
Too much calcium in the blood and not in the bones is called
Hyperparathyroidism
Tx for Hyperparathyroidism
take one or two out
Tx for Hypothyroidism
Hormone Replacement
Excessive secretion of adrenal hormones causes
Cushings Disease
Cushings disease is more common in
women
Diet for cushings disease
Low Na, High K, Low calorie, Increased Carbs
Moon face, buffalo humps, Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia
Cushings disease
Hypo secretion of Adrenal glands cause
Addisons Disease
Nausea, Anorexia, Hypotension, Hypoglycemia, Craving for salt
Addisons Disease
Intolerance to cold, Anorexia, Hair loss, Muscle aches and weakness, Bradycardia, extreme fatigue
Hypothyroidism
Intolerance to heat, fine straight hair, finger clubbing, weight loss, tachycardia, Menstrual changes
Hyperthyroidism
What affect does activity have on you glucose level
Lowers it
Bodys attempt to compensate for acidosis by blowing of CO2
Kussmaul’s Respirations
Kussmauls Respirations are associated with which type of disorder
Diabetes Mellitus
Shaky, Tachycardia, Sweating, Headache, Fatigue, Blurry vision
Hypoglycemia
Extreme thirst, Polyuria, hungry, dry skin, blurry vision, drowsy
Hyperglycemia
Severe hypothyroidism in adults is called
Myxedema
