S&S of Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

S&S for hyperthyroidism.

Answer 1

Rapid pulse with arrythmias. 
Elevated systolic BP.
Warm skin and elevated temp.
Diaphoresis & heat intolerance.
Hand tremors.
Weight loss & fatigue.
Amenorrhea (missed menstruation) 
Exophthalmos.
Intense nervousness.

Question 2

S&S for hypothyroidism.

Answer 2

Metabolism is slowed.
Slowing of physical and mental activity.
Forgetfulness, headache, lethargy.
Weight gain, constipation.
Dry skin, generalized &/ or facial edema.

Question 3

S&S of hyperparathyroidism.

Answer 3

Renal calculi & obstruction.
Spontaneous fractures.
Elevated serum calcium levels.
Weakness, lethargy, depression, anorexia and constipation.
Poor muscle tone, bone pain, HTN, fractures.
Cardiac dysrhythmias, weight loss and urinary calculi.

Question 4

S&S of hypoparathyroidism.

Answer 4

Hypocalcemia.
Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs.
Painful muscle spasms (hands, feet)
Fatigue and weakness. 
Tingling/twitching of face.
Mental/emotional changes.
Dysrhythmias.

Question 5

S&S of hyperpituitarism.

Answer 5

Gigantism and Acromegaly.

Question 6

S&S of hypopituitarism.

Answer 6

Dwarfism and pan hypopituitarism.

Question 7

S&S of Diabetes Insipidus.

Answer 7

Copious amounts of very dilute urine, may exceed 30 liters/day.
Dehydration.
Thirst.
Hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, weakness, fainting.

Question 8

S&S of SIADH.

Answer 8

Na deficiency.
Weakness, muscle cramps, twitching (r/t low Na)
Anorexia.
Nausea, diarrhea, irritability, HA (r/t H2O retention)
Weight gain without edema.

Question 9

S&S for Addison’s disease.

Answer 9

Weakness, lethargy, and malaise.
Skin hyper pigmentation. (Looks Sun tanned)
Light headedness upon rising.
Decrease tolerance to minor stress.
Variety of GI complaints.
Salt cravings.

Question 10

S&S of Cushing’s syndrome.

Answer 10

Moon face.
Abdomen is heavy & pendulous (trunchal obesity)
Arms/legs are thin. 
Osteoporosis.
Delayed wound healing.
Irritability or mood swings.