Endocrine - Parathyroid problems, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism Flashcards
The parathyroids secrete what ?
PTH (ParaThyroid Hormone?)
What is the function of PTH ?
Makes you pull calcium from the Bones and place it in the blood.
What effect does PTH have on serum calcium levels ?
INCREASES serum calcium levels
If you have too much parathyroid hormone in your body, the serum calcium level will be _______ ?
High
If you do not have any parathyroid hormone in your body, the serum calcium level will be _____ ?
Low
Hyperparathyroidism =
- Hyper_________
- Hypo__________
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypophosphatemia
(Because of the inverse relationship between ca+ and phosphorus)
In Hyperparathyroidism, there is too much _____ ?
PTH
Because there is too much PTH in Hyperparathyroidism, the serum calcium is _________ , and the serum phosphorus is ________ ?
High
Low
(Because of the inverse relationship between Ca+ and phosphorus)
What is another s/s of Hyperparathyroidism ?
Sedated
What is the Tx for Hyperparathyroidism ?
Partial Parathyroidectomy
When you take out 2 of your parathyroids… your PTH secretion goes down
What are you going to monitor in a partial parathyroidectomy post-op patient ?
Tight, rigid muscles (not sedated)
Hypoparathyroidism =
- Hypo_________
- Hyper_________
Hypocalcemia
Hyperphosphatemia
In Hypoparathyroidism, there is not enough ______ ?
PTH
In Hypoparathyroidism, the serum calcium is ________, and the serum phosphorus is _______ ?
Serum calcium = Low
Serum phosphorus = High
Would you expect a Hypoparathyroidism patient to be sedated or not sedated ?
Not sedated
