Study - Unit 11 - Endocrine General Overview Flashcards
DIsorder of metabolism related to the body’s production and use of insuline
diabetes
Type 1 or 2?
- absolute deficiency of insulin
type 1
Type 1 or 2?
- relative deficiency of insulin/resistance to use of
type 2
hyposecretion of cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well
Addison’s disease
hypersecretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland/or externally taken corticosteroid medication
cushing’s syndrome
autoimmune disorder that results in hyperthyroidism
graves
autoimmune disorder that results in hypothyroidism
hashimotos
metabolic bone disorder in which the rate of bone resorption increases and the rate of bone formation decreases
parathyroid
What gland causes addison’s disease and cushing’s syndrome
Adrenal Gland
after nutrients are ingested, digested, absorbed, and transported across cell membranes -> must be _____ into individual chemicals that can be used by cells to maintain life
metabolized
processes of biochemical reactions occurring in the body’s cells that are necessary to produce energy, repair cells, maintain life
metabolism
chemical messengers secreted by various glands that exert controlling effects on cells of body
hormones
Main modifiable risk factor for liver disease
avoid alcohol
Main modifiable risk factor for diabetes
encourage healthy lifestyle, screenings
Alterations of hormone secretion and / or action result in the _____ function of specific body organs and the loss of the body’s ability to _____ itself in response to both internal and external changes.
Because of the interaction between hormones and the nervous system in maintaining hemostatic balance, loss of hormones results in serious, even fatal, problems.
The nurse’s role in caring for patients of all ages with endocrine and / or metabolic alterations includes assistance with physical care, monitoring and provider of information
abnormal
regulate
