ENDOCRINE Flashcards

1
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Signs of hypoglycemia

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diaphoresis, headache and slurred speech

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2
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For clients showing classic signs of hypoglycemia

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give orange juice

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3
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Hyperglycemia can be defined

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as blood glucose levels of higher than 120 mg/dl

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4
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Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by

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flushed skin, fast deep labored perspiration with smell of acetone (fruity odor like over-ripped peach)

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5
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Diabetes insipidus

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is caused by the lack of Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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6
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ADH is responsible for

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reabsorption of water in the kidneys

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7
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Kussmaul’s respirations are

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deep, rapid breaths characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

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8
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Measuring urine and serum levels and osmolality are diagnostic test for

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SIADH

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9
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The best time for a person with diabetes to exercise is

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30 to 60 minutes after a meal

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10
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A person with Cushing syndrome

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will have a high risk for fluid volume excess

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11
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Trousseau’s sign and Chovstek’s sign are

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seen in hypocalcemia

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12
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If a nurse suspects tetany

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Chovstek’s and Trosseau’s sign should be checked

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13
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The laboratory value to check for if Chovstek’s or Trosseau’s sign is

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positive is calcium levels

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14
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Synthroid

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medication used in treating hypothyroidism and it must be taken for life

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15
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Glycosylated hemoglobin

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an important index of glucose control because it identifies the average glucose levels for the preceding 100 to 120 days

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16
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Addison disease

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is a hypofunction of the adrenal cortex

17
Q

This client will need to take steroid replacement throughout life

A

Addison disease patient

18
Q

A tracheostomy set should be kept at the bedside of a patient returning from a

A

thyroidectomy surgery

19
Q

If ADH is lacking, adequate reabsorption of water is prevented leading to diuresis

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Client may urinate from 3 to 15 L per day leading to concentrated blood and dehydration.

20
Q

Urine specific gravity is one of the diagnostic tests used to test for DI.

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Urine specific gravity is less than 1.005 (normal is 1.010-1.025)

21
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normal is 1.010-1.025

A

Urine specific gravity

22
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SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion) results from too much ADH in the body.

A

This causes excess water to be reabsorbed by the kidney

23
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All diabetic patients should follow a daily foot care regimen, but it is particularly important for one with

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peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy