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