Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System: Prevention Flashcards
What is the prevention of Gigantism
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Acromegaly
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Hypopituitarism
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Dwarfism
no prevention is known; precuations against head trauma and infection can help
What is the prevention of Diabetes Insipidus
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Simple Goiter
dietary intake of iodized salt prevents this
What is the prevention of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Grave’s Disease
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Cretinism (Congenital Hypothyroidism)
use of iodized salts greatly reduces the incidence of cretinism in a population
What is the prevention of Myxedmea
screening test in high-risk groups and at age 35 and every 5 years after
What is the prevention of Thyroid Cancer
exposed to radiation should receive follow-up screening;
What is the prevention of Hyperparathyroidism
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Hypoparathyroidism
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Cushing’s Syndrome
no prevention is known; large doses of glucocorticoids is monitered closely
What is the prevention of Addison’s Disease
no prevention is known
