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Hormone responsible for Sleep and Wake

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Melatonin

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Na + H2O Retention

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ACTH

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Activated during Stress

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Adrenaline

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Development + Maturation of the Ovum

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FSH

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What is the DOC for Addison’s Disease?

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Steroids, Prednisone, Hydrocorticoids

Addison’s Disease is characterized by insufficient production of steroid hormones, and these medications are crucial for hormone replacement.

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What is the DOC for Hyperthyroidism?

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  • Tapazole
  • methimazole
  • Beta Blockers
  • Radioactive iodine-131

These treatments help manage hyperthyroidism by reducing hormone production or blocking its effects.

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What type of thyroidectomy is used for patients with Hyperthyroidism?

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Subtotal thyroidectomy

This procedure removes a significant portion of the thyroid gland to reduce hormone production.

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What type of thyroidectomy is indicated for Thyroid Cancer?

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Total thyroidectomy

A total thyroidectomy involves the complete removal of the thyroid gland to eliminate cancerous cells.

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What is the best way to assess bleeding after a thyroidectomy?

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Slide your fingers behind the neck

This technique allows for direct assessment of potential bleeding in the surgical area.

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What is the best way to assess bleeding after a tonsillectomy?

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Assess for frequent swallowing

Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding as the patient attempts to clear blood from the throat.

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What is considered normal after a thyroidectomy?

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Temporary hoarseness

Temporary hoarseness may occur due to irritation or damage to the vocal cords during surgery.

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What is the most common cause of Graves’ Disease?

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Autoimmune

Graves’ Disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland.

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Hyperthyroidism is more common in which gender?

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Women

Studies show that hyperthyroidism is significantly more prevalent among females.

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What type of Hypothyroidism is due to a pathological cause?

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Primary Hypothyroidism

This type occurs when the thyroid gland itself is not functioning properly.

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What type of Hypothyroidism results from failure of the Anterior Pituitary Gland to produce adequate TSH?

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Secondary Hypothyroidism

Secondary hypothyroidism is due to insufficient stimulation of the thyroid by TSH from the pituitary.

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What hormone stimulates the ovary to produce the ovum?

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LH

LH stands for Luteinizing Hormone, which plays a crucial role in the reproductive system.

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What is responsible for absorbing calcium in the bone?

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Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels.

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Which hormone absorbs calcium in the blood?

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Parathormone

Parathormone, also known as parathyroid hormone (PTH), increases blood calcium levels.

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What stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3?

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TSH

TSH stands for Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, which is essential for thyroid function.

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What is the disorder characterized by a benign tumor in the adrenal medulla?

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Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor that can affect hormone production, particularly catecholamines.

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What disorder is caused by adenoma of the pituitary?

Cushing Syndrome
Addison

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Cushing Syndrome

Cushing Syndrome is associated with excessive cortisol production often due to pituitary adenomas.

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What disorder is caused by PT.B?

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Addison’s Disease

Addison’s Disease results from insufficient production of certain hormones by the adrenal glands.

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What disorder is associated with hypercalcemia?

Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism

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Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism leads to elevated calcium levels in the blood due to overactivity of the parathyroid glands.

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Which substances are associated with hypoparathyroidism? DOC

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Calcium Gluconate, Amphogel

These substances are used to manage low calcium levels in patients with hypoparathyroidism.

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What is metracin associated with? Hyperparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism ## Footnote Metracin is a medication that may be used in the context of managing hyperparathyroidism.
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What is the drug of choice (DOC) for pheochromocytoma?
Beta Blocker, Calcium Channel Blockers ## Footnote These medications help control symptoms by managing blood pressure and heart rate.
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What is the drug of choice (DOC) for Cushing syndrome?
Mitotane ## Footnote Mitotane is used to treat Cushing syndrome by inhibiting adrenal steroid production.
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What percentage of body fluids is found in males?
60% ## Footnote Male body fluids are represented by the letter 'L' in the mnemonic.
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What percentage of body fluids is found in females?
50% ## Footnote Female body fluids are represented by the number of letters in the word 'Babae'.
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What percentage of body fluids is found in infants?
80% ## Footnote Infant body fluids are represented by the repeated word 'Bata'.
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Who is at the highest risk for dehydration?
Infants ## Footnote Infants are the most prone to dehydration.
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In what sequence should hydration occur?
Infant, male, female ## Footnote This sequence prioritizes those at highest risk.
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What is the first sign of dehydration among the elderly?
Constipation ## Footnote This is due to the delayed response of the thirst regulating center.
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Why are older clients at high risk for dehydration?
Delayed response of thirst regulating center ## Footnote This physiological change makes them more susceptible.
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Fill in the blank: The body fluid percentage of infants is _______.
80% ## Footnote Infants have the highest percentage of body fluids.
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Fill in the blank: The body fluid percentage of females is _______.
50% ## Footnote Females have a lower percentage of body fluids compared to males and infants.
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Fill in the blank: The first sign of dehydration in the elderly is _______.
Constipation ## Footnote This symptom should prompt further investigation for dehydration.
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What is the definition of intravascular fluid?
Fluid of the blood vessel ## Footnote Intravascular fluid is part of the body's fluid compartments.
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What percentage of fluid is found in the extracellular space?
30% fluid ## Footnote This refers to the fluid outside of cells.
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What is plasma?
Liquid portion of the blood ## Footnote Plasma is where RBC, WBC, and platelets are suspended.
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What are the components found in plasma?
* RBC (Red Blood Cells) * WBC (White Blood Cells) * Platelets ## Footnote These components circulate within the plasma.
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What does extracellular fluid refer to?
Fluid outside the cell ## Footnote This includes interstitial fluid and plasma.
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What is intracellular fluid?
Fluid inside the cell ## Footnote This fluid is essential for cellular processes.
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What does interstitial fluid refer to?
Fluid in between the cells ## Footnote This fluid helps in the exchange of substances between blood and cells.
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What is the significance of the 30% fluid in blood vessels?
It serves as the river of fluids used by organs and cells ## Footnote The blood vessels utilize this fluid for various physiological functions.
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Fill in the blank: The blood vessel has ______% of fluids.
30% ## Footnote This is crucial for understanding fluid distribution in the body.
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Fill in the blank: The fluids used by the organ and cell must account for ______%.
70% ## Footnote This indicates that the majority of body fluids are utilized by cells and organs.
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Hashimoto’s Disease Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
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Graves Disease Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism

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