ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC DISORDERS Flashcards

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Aspirin toxicity

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Tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

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An elevation serum acetone level and serum ketone bodies are characteristic of

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Diabetic ketoacidosis.

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HHNS (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome) has

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An overall deficit of K resulting from diuresis, with occurs secondary to the hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic state cause by the relative insulin deficiency.

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Potassium Iodide (Lugol’s solution) reduces

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The vascularity of the third gland and is used to prepare the gland for surgery.

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Potassium Iodide reaches its max effect in

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1 to 2 wks.

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PTU (Propylthiouracil) blocks

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The conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine, the more biologically active third hormone.

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To relieve symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the interim, clients are usually given

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A beta-adrenergic blocker such as propranolol.

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Glipizide (Glucotrol = an oral antidiabetic) adverse reactions

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Photosensitivity, rash, pruritus. Take 2x/day, 30 mins before meals, because food decrease its absorption.

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Hyperparathyroidism signs and symptoms

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Sleeping more, increase urination, anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, bone pain that interferes with going outdoors, common in older women.

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PTH Parathyroid hormone stimulates

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The kidneys to reabsorb Ca and excrete phosphate and converts vitamin D to its active form 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D.

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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) take on empty stomach

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To promote regular absorption. In the morning (to help prevent insomnia and to mimic normal hormone release.

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Vitamin D must be present for parathyroid hormone to exert its effect-that is

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To help regulate Ca metabolism. Vitamin D promotes Ca absorption from the intestines.

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Pheochromocytoma cause

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Excessive production of epinephrine and norepinephrine, natural catecholamines that raise the BP.

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Phentolamine (Regitine)

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An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent given by IV bolus or drip antagonizes the body response to circulating epinephrine and norepinephrine reducing BP quickly and
effectively.

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Diabetes Insipidus results from

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Decrease antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) production the nurse should expect to administer synthetic vasopressin for hormone replacement therapy.

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The posterior pituitary hormone, antidiuretic hormone, regulates the threshold for

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Water resorption in the kidney.

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Corticotropin (Acthar) interacts with plasma membrane receptors to produce

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Enzymatic actions that affect protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism. It doesn’t decrease cAMP production.

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A corticotrophin-secreting pituitary adenoma is the most common cause of

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Cushings syndrome in women ages 20-40.

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Ectopic corticotrophin-secreting tumors are more common in

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older men and are often associated with weight loss.

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ESR normal range

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0-20mm/h.

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Bladder infection is cause by

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E Coli.

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Glomerulonephritis is cause by

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Streptococcus.

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Gout is characterized by

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Overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid.

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High uric foods increase incidence of gout; foods including …

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Organ meats, meat soups, gravy, anchovies, sardines, fish, seafood, asparagus, spinach, peas, dried legumes, wild game.

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Harrington rod is inserted to fuse spine to treat
Scoliosis.
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ECT used to treat
Depression.
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Fosamax is used to treat
Osteoporosis, which places the client at risk for ECT.
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Cisplastin (Platinol AQ)
Antineoplastic that is ototoxic, other Side Effects including hepatotoxicity, bone marrow suppression, tremors and confusion.
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Propranolol (Inderal)
Betablocker that is used an antianginal, antiarrhythmic and antihypertension. Side Effects including weakness, hypotension, bronchospasm and depression.
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Sedative/hypnotic used for short-term management of insomnia, Side Effects including confusion, daytime drowsiness, blurred vision.
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
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Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Histamine H2 antagonist. Side Effects including diarrhea, dizziness, hirsutism.
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Normal Hematocryte for man is
41-53%.
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Normal Hemoglobine for man is
12-16 mg/dL.
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Hematocryte and Hemoglobine are both reduced with
ANEMIA.
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Clients diagnosed with anemia need a diet high in
Protein, iron, and vitamins.
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AST and ALT normalities
10-40U/mL.
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Both AST and ALT are elevated with
Liver disease.
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Clients with liver disease needs a diet ...
High in carbohydrates, low protein and low Na.
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Creatine norm
0.6-1.2 mg/dL.
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Norm BUN
10-20 mg/dL.
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Both Creatine and BUN are elevated with
Renal disease.
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Clients with Renal disease a need diet
Limited protein and restricted K, Na, Ph.
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Chronic alcohol use is the most common cause of
Hypomagnesemia (
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Hypomagnesemia (
Cardiac arrest.
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Manifestations of Hypomagnesemia (
- Increase neuromuscular irritability; - Tremors; - Tetany; - Seizures.
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When administering KCl rate of IV Administration should be no faster than
20mEq/h.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is cause by
Rodents.
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Signs and Symptoms of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) include
Fever, aching, nausea.
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Herpes Zoster (shingles)
Is a reactivation of latent varicella (chickenpox), which has an increase freq rate among adults with a weakened immune system.
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Some materials copper, Iron, Steel can result in intense inflammatory reaction if enters
Eye.
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Herpes Zoster requires what kind of precautions
Airborne and contact precautions.
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Pheochromocytoma signs and symptoms
Increase Heart Rate and palpitations cause by hypersecretion of the adrenal medulla.
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Pulmonary embolism signs and symptoms
Pleuritic chest pain and feelings of doom.
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IBD (e.g. Crohns & ulcerative colitis) risk for
Colorectal cancer.
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Prostate cancer risk factors
>50 years, Afro-American.
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Betablockers are less effective in
African-American than they are in Caucasians.
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angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are less effective in
African-American than they are in Caucasians. Such as | captopril (Capoten).
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Ferrous sulfate (Feosol) Side effects
Is constipation, gastric irritant, nausea, abdominal cramps, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea and dark colored stools.
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Lithium
Is an antimanic used to treat bipolar disorder.
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Lithium Side Effects is
Mild thirst, Fine hand tremors, Polyuria.
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Early symptoms of toxicity by Lithium are N/V,
Slurred speech, muscle weakness.
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Advanced toxicity by Lithium signs and symptoms
Are coarse hand tremor, GI upset, mental confusion, and incordination.
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Ataxia indicates severe toxicity by
Lithium.
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Digoxin toxic levels
> 2ng/mL (norm 0.5-2).
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Bactrim most common Side Effects
Urticaria (mild to mod rash).
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Mexiletine (Mexitil)
An antiarrhythmic is used to treat refractory ventricular arrhythmias.
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Hypoglycemia signs and symptoms
Anxiety, restlessness, Heart Arrhythmia, irritability, confusion, diaphoresis, cool skin, tremors, coma, seizures.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis signs and symptoms
Kussmaul respirations, dry skin, Hypotension, Bradycardia.
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Diabetic Insipidus signs and symptoms
Excess thirst, hunger, Hypotension, Hypernatremia.
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DM signs and symptoms
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss.
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Hashimotos thyroiditis signs and symptoms
(hypothyroidism) weight gain, decrease appetite, constipation, lethargy, dry cool skin, brittle nails, coarse hair, muscle cramps, weakness, and sleep apnea.
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Hypercortisolism signs and symptoms
weight gain, increase urination, purplish-red striae.