Endocrine System Flashcards

Exam 4 (Final)

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The Endocrine system:

What does it do?

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Secretes hormones

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The Endocrine system:

What does it control? What does it take part in?

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Controls metabolism,

transports substances across cell membrane,

fluid and electrolyte balance,

growth and development, adaptation,

and reproduction

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The Endocrine system:

How is hormone production maintained? What does it involve?

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Hormone production is maintained by a negative or positive feedback loop involving the hypothalamic–pituitary axis.

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Endocrine Dysfunction:

What occurs?

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Subnormal hormone production as a result of gland destruction or malformation

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Endocrine Dysfunction:

What else can occur?

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Hormone excess

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Endocrine Dysfunction:

How does production of abnormal hormone occur?

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Production of abnormal hormone resulting from gene mutation

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Endocrine Dysfunction:

How do hormone receptor disorders result?

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Hormone receptor disorders resulting from autoimmune processes

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Endocrine Dysfunction:

Disorders of hormone transport or metabolism result in what?

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Disorders of hormone transport or metabolism, resulting in increased levels of “free” hormones in the blood

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The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

What do they share?

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They share two connecting pathways:

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The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

They share two connecting pathways: what are they?

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  1. a rich vascular network that connects hypothalamus to anterior pituitary,
  2. and nerve fibers that link the hypothalamus with the posterior pituitary.
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The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland:

What do they control?

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They control the

thyroid gland,

adrenal glands,

gonads, and

exert control over growth and metabolism.

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The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland:

What is referred to as the master gland?

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Pituitary is referred to as the master gland.

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The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland:

What is hypothalamus?

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Hypothalamus is the coordinating center of the brain.

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The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

What does the thyroid gland do?

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Thyroid gland- Produces, stores, and secretes thyroid hormones T3 and T4

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The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

Each lobe of the thyroid contains what?

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Each lobe of the thyroid gland contains two parathyroid glands.

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The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

What synthesizes T3 and T4?

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Tyrosine (amino acid) and iodide synthesize T3 and T4, stored in the colloid of the follicular cell until needed.

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The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

What helps transport T3 and T4? Where are they manufactured?

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Plasma proteins help to transport T3 and T4 , and are manufactured in the liver.

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The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

What kind of condition can damage to liver produce?

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Damage to liver can produce a condition that resembles hyperthyroidism.

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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones

Thyroid hormones: What are they and what produces them?

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The follicular cells of the thyroid glands produce thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothryronine (T3).

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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones

Thyroid hormones: What do T3 and T4 do? What does this lead to?

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Both T3 and T4 increase metabolism, which causes an increase in oxygen use and heat production in all tissues.

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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones

Thyroid hormones: What produces calcitonin?

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The parafollicular cells produce Calcitonin

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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones

The parafollicular cells produce Calcitonin:

What does calcitonin inhibit?

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Inhibits calcium reabsorption in the GI tract

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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones

The parafollicular cells produce Calcitonin:

What does calcitonin increase?

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Increases calcium excretion from kidney

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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones

Parathyroid hormone: What is produced by?

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Produced by the parathyroid glands

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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones Parathyroid hormone: What does it promote?
Promotes bone resorption
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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones Parathyroid hormone: What does it increase?
Increases calcium reabsorption Increases calcium blood levels
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Thyroid and Parathyroid hormones What does vitamin D do?
Vitamin D acts on intracellular enzymes in intestinal mucosa to increase calcium absorption.
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The Pancreas: Has what kind of functions?
Endocrine functions Exocrine functions
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The Pancreas: Endocrine functions: What occurs?
The Islets of Langerhans secrete hormones into the blood. They are composed of cell types:
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The Pancreas: Endocrine functions: The Islets of Langerhans secrete hormones into the blood. They are composed of cell types: What are they?
Alpha cells Beta cells Delta cells
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The Pancreas: Endocrine functions: The Islets of Langerhans secrete hormones into the blood. They are composed of cell types: Alpha cells?
Alpha cells which secrete glucagon
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The Pancreas: Endocrine functions: The Islets of Langerhans secrete hormones into the blood. They are composed of cell types: Beta cells?
Beta cells which secrete insulin.
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The Pancreas: Endocrine functions: The Islets of Langerhans secrete hormones into the blood. They are composed of cell types: Delta cells?
Delta cells which secrete somatostatin
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The Pancreas: Exocrine functions: What does it involve?
Involves the secretion of digestive enzymes into the duodenum.
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The Pancreas: What do C-peptide levels measure?
C-peptide levels measure the degree of beta-cell activity and can assist in dx of types 1 and 2 diabetes.
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The Pancreas: What do low C-peptide levels indicate? What does this lead to?
Low C-peptide = autodestruction of beta cells; no insulin production = type 1 diabetes
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Insulin: What is it?
Insulin is an anabolic hormone
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Insulin: What is it responsible for?
responsible for blood glucose concentrations and storage of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat
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Insulin: What does it facilitate:
Facilitates use of glucose for energy Facilitates cellular transport of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids across cell membranes
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Insulin: What increases the production of insulin?
Elevated plasma levels of glucose increase the secretion of insulin.
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Insulin: What decreases the production of insulin?
Lower levels of glucose decrease insulin output.
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Insulin: Insulin resistance: What is it a characteristic of?
It is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Insulin: Insulin resistance: What is it?
It is a physiologic condition in which a person needs more insulin to lower serum glucose effectively than would normally be required.
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Insulin: Insulin resistance: What does this eventually lead to?
Beta cell exhaustion results when the pancreas must keep up with the higher demands for insulin.
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Glucose Regulation: What is involved?
Glucagon Somatostatin Pancreatic polypeptide
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Glucose Regulation: Glucagon: What does it do?
Elevates blood glucose levels to enable entry and use by cells of the body by stimulating the secretion of insulin
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Glucose Regulation: Somatostatin: What does it do?
Inhibits the release of insulin and glucagon from the pancreas
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Glucose Regulation: Pancreatic polypeptide:
Has a role in smooth muscle relaxation of the gallbladder
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The Adrenal Glands: What are the two parts?
Adrenal gland cortex Medulla
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The Adrenal Glands: Adrenal gland cortex: What are the hormones produced by it?
1. Mineralocorticoids 2. Glucocorticoids
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The Adrenal Glands: Adrenal gland cortex: Mineralocorticoids- What do they do?
Reabsorption of sodium Elimination of potassium
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The Adrenal Glands: Adrenal gland cortex: Glucocorticoids- What do they do?
Responds to stress Decreases inflammation Alters metabolism of protein and fat
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The Adrenal Glands: Medulla- produces what hormones?
Epinephrine Norepinephrine
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The Adrenal Glands: Medulla- Epinephrine- What does it do?
Stimulates sympathetic system
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The Adrenal Glands: Medulla- Norepinephrine- What does it do?
Increases peripheral resistance
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Endocrine Disorders: Effect what parts of the body?
Affect all body systems
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Endocrine Disorders: What are they caused by?
Caused by an overproduction or an underproduction of hormones
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Endocrine Disorders: What are signs and symptoms?
Vital signs Energy level Fluid and electrolyte imbalances Heat and cold intolerance Weight changes Altered sleep patterns
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Thyroid Dysfunction: What are the most common ones?
The most common are hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroid nodules.
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Thyroid Dysfunction: Hyperthyroidism: its severe form?
Thyrotoxicosis (Thyrotoxic crisis)
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Thyroid Dysfunction: Hypothyroidism: its severe form?
Myxedema coma
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Thyroid Dysfunction What are causes of thyroid dysfunction?
Causes of thyroid dysfunction: Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s disease, thyroiditis.
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Lower body:
Pretibial edema Muscle weakness/cramps Loss of body hair, dry patchy skin, cold intolerance Menstrual irregularities
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Middle body:
Constipation Slower heart beat, elevated cholesterol
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Neck:
Swelling (goiter) Hoarseness/deepening voice Dry/sore throat Difficulty swallowing
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Head:
Thinning hair/hair loss Puffy eyes
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Mind:
Depression Forgetfulness/slower thinking Irritability Inability to concentrate Tiredness
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Lower body:
Osteoporosis Infertility Menstrual irregularities/light period Excessive vomiting in pregnancy First trimester miscarriage
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Middle body:
Warm moist palms Fine tremors Frequent bm Weight loss
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Neck:
Hoarseness/deepening voice Swelling (goiter) Persistent dry or sore throat Difficulty swallowing Weight loss
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Head:
Heat intolerance Increased sweating Bulging eyes Unblinking stare Lid lag
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Mind:
Nervousness Irritability Difficulty sleeping
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Normal Total T4 values
4-12 mcg/dL
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Normal Free T4 values
0.8-2.7 ng/mL
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Normal Free T4 index
4.6-12 ng/mL
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Normal Free T3 index
260-480 pg/dL
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Normal TSH values
260-480 pg/dL
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Normal Total T4 values: 4-12 mcg/mL What does a high T4 level indicate? What does a low T4 level indicate?
High = hyperthyroidism Low = hypothyroidism
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Normal Free T4 values: 0.8-2.7 ng/mL What does a high T4 level indicate? What does a low T4 level indicate?
High in hyperthyroidism Low in hyperthyroidism
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Normal Free T3 values: 260-480 pg/dL What does a high T3 level indicate? What does a low T3 level indicate?
Low in hypothyroidism
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Normal TSH values: 260-480 pg/dL What does a high TSH level indicate? What does a low TSH level indicate?
High in hypothyroidism Low in hyperthyroidism
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)— What is it?
Thyrotoxic crisis is a severe form of hyperthyroidism often associated with physiologic or psychological stress.
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)— History and physical examination: What are precipitating factors?
Precipitating factors such as infection, trauma, stress
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)— History and physical examination: What are meds are precipitating factors? Why?
Medications such as contrast material for radiographic procedures or amiodarone (an antiarrhythmic drug), may precipitate the thyrotoxic state because of their high iodine content.
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management What are signs and symptoms?
S & S: Sweating, heat intolerance, nervousness/anxiety, tremors, palpitations, tachycardia, hyperkinesis (restlessness), increased bowel sounds, hyperthermia, decreased LOC
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Labs: How are T3, T4 and TSH levels?
Elevated total T4, free T3, and free T4, extremely low TSH
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Labs: How are electrolytes and more?
Hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, abnormal LFTs, high or low WBC
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: What should be treated?
Treat the precipitating factor.
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: What should be controlled?
Control excessive thyroid hormone release with Iodine solution
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: What should be inhibited? how?
Inhibit thyroid hormone biosynthesis with antithyroid medications
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: What else should be treated? What else should be given?
Treat the peripheral effects—nutritional support, manage hyperthermia Medications
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: Medications: What is the preferred med during pregnancy? How is it given?
Antithyroid medication such as Propylthiouracil (PTU) is the preferred agent during pregnancy. Only be given orally.
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: Medications: What other med can be given?
Iodine solutions or Lugol’s solution blocks release of thyroid hormone.
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: Medications: What is given for iodine sensitive patients?
Lithium for iodine sensitive patients.
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Thyrotoxic crisis (Thyroid storm)—Assessment and management Management: What is done for emergency removal of excess circulating hormone replacement?
Plasmapheresis, dialysis, or hemoperfusion adsorption for emergency removal of excess circulating hormone replacement.
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Myxedema Coma; What is it?
Rare, life-threatening emergency, extreme hypothyroidism
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Myxedema Coma; What is it precipitated by?
Precipitated by stress, extreme cold temperature, trauma
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Myxedema Coma Pathophysiology: Two types?
Primary Secondary
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Myxedema Coma Pathophysiology Primary:
loss of thyroid tissue, defective hormone synthesis, antithyroid drugs, iodine deficiency
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Myxedema Coma Pathophysiology Secondary:
peripheral resistance to thyroid hormone, pituitary infarction, hypothalamic disorders
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Myxedema Coma Pathophysiology Signs and symptoms
Fatigue, weakness, decreased bowel sounds, decreased appetite, weight gain, ECG changes Altered mental status, hypothermia (no shivering), hypoventilation, hypoxemia, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, hyporeflexia, hypotension, bradycardia
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Myxedema Coma Labs: T4? Na and K? TSH? ABGs?
Decrease T4 and free T4, low sodium, high potassium, high TSH, ABGs show severe hypercapnia with decreased arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) and increased arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2).
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Myxedema Coma—Management
Mechanical ventilation IVF Vasopressors Thyroid hormone and corticosteroids Rewarming Monitor cardiovascular and respiratory function Treat bowel symptoms Patient education
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Adrenal Gland Dysfunction—Adrenal Crisis What is it also known as? How common is it?
Adrenal insufficiency is also known as Hypoadrenalism or hypocorticism Rare but life threatening
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Adrenal Gland Dysfunction—Adrenal Crisis Primary adrenal insufficiency is called?
Addison's disease
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Adrenal Gland Dysfunction—Adrenal Crisis H and P: What does Adrenal crisis effect?
Affects glucose metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, cognitive state, and cardiopulmonary status
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Adrenal Gland Dysfunction—Adrenal Crisis H and P: What are symptoms?
Weakness, fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, headache, dehydration, lethargy, irritability
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Adrenal Gland Dysfunction—Adrenal Crisis Diagnostic studies: electrolytes?
Low sodium, high potassium, low serum bicarbonate, high BUN, metabolic acidosis, hypoglycemia
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Adrenal Gland Dysfunction—Adrenal Crisis What confirms diagnosis?
Serum cortisol levels and cortisol stimulation confirm diagnosis.
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Adrenal Crisis—Management
Hormone therapy IVF (normal saline and 5% dextrose solutions) Electrolyte balance Prevent complications. Monitor cardiovascular and respiratory status. Monitor neuromuscular signs. Emotional support Patient education
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Pheochromocytoma: What is it?
Rare catecholamine-secreting tumor that arises from chromaffin cells (that produce and release epinephrine and norepinephrine) in the adrenal glands
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Pheochromocytoma: What occurs with it?
Life-threatening hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmia
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Pheochromocytoma: What is the triad?
Sudden and severe hypertension, palpations, sweating
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Pheochromocytoma: How is the diagnosis made?
Dx: measurement of fractionated plasma metanephrines and normetanephrines (blood test) and urine metanephrines and normetanephrines (urine test).
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Pheochromocytoma: How is the diagnosis confirmed?
Diagnosis is confirmed with MRI or CT
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Pheochromocytoma: How to treat?
Surgical resection of tumor, control hypertension
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: What are the two types?
SIADH Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: SIADH: What is it?
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is an excess of ADH.
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: DI: What is it?
Diabetes insipidus (DI) involves a deficiency of ADH.
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: SIADH and ADH: What can they both cause?
Both disorders can produce severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances and adverse neurologic changes.
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: Pathophysiology SIADH: What is there an increase of?
Increased secretion or increased production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: Pathophysiology SIADH: Increase of ADH causes what?
Increased ADH causes total increase in body water.
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: Pathophysiology DI:
Water imbalance from inadequate or resistance to ADH
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: Pathophysiology DI: What happens normally (absence of DI)?
Normally as osmolality increases, hypothalamus releases ADH from the posterior pituitary, causing water and sodium absorption in the kidneys
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Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction: Pathophysiology DI: Normally as osmolality increases, hypothalamus releases ADH from the posterior pituitary, causing water and sodium absorption in the kidneys. What happens in DI?
Normally as osmolality increases, hypothalamus releases ADH from the posterior pituitary, causing water and sodium absorption in the kidneys Disruption in this process causes large volumes of dilute urine to be excreted.
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SIADH—Assessment What are possible causes of SIADH?
Possible causes of SIADH include pituitary tumor, pancreatic carcinoma, head injuries; pulmonary diseases, such as pneumonia and lung abscesses; CNS infections (meningitis) or tumor
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SIADH—Assessment History and physical examination How are S and S?
S & S are neurologic and gastrointestinal
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SIADH—Assessment History and physical examination What are signs and symptoms?
Headache, decreased mentation, lethargy, confusion, seizures, and coma abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia
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SIADH—Assessment What are diagnostic studies showing?
Hyponatremia and hypo-osmolality, high urine specific gravity, low urine output, low BUN and creatinine, low calcium, low potassium
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SIADH—Management What should be treated?
Treat underlying cause.
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SIADH—Management What should be alleviated?
Alleviate excessive water retention.
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SIADH—Management Alleviate excessive water retention.- How?
Fluid restriction, 3% hypertonic normal saline solution and furosemide
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SIADH—Management What should be provided?
Provide comprehensive care needed for the patient with depressed LOC.
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SIADH—Management Provide comprehensive care needed for the patient with depressed LOC. What should be monitored?
Monitor I & Os, electrolytes, neuro status.
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Diabetes Insipidus—Assessment and MANAGEMENT What is DI characterized by?
Diabetes insipidus is a disease characterized by water imbalance resulting from inadequate ADH or resistance to ADH, leading to water diuresis and dehydration.
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Diabetes Insipidus—Assessment and MANAGEMENT What are hallmarks of DI?
Polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration are the hallmarks of diabetes insipidus.
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Diabetes Insipidus—Assessment and MANAGEMENT What are S and S of DI?
S & S of dehydration, tachycardia, hypotension, low central venous pressure (CVP), rise in body temperature, weight loss
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Diabetes Insipidus—Assessment and MANAGEMENT Management: What is given?
Hypotonic IVF Desmopressin, Pitressin, permanent hormone replacement
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Diabetes Insipidus—Assessment and MANAGEMENT Management: What should be monitored?
Monitor fluid and electrolyte balance.
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Diabetes Insipidus—Assessment and MANAGEMENT What are complications?
Complications: cardiovascular collapse and tissue hypoxia
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Laboratory Values for SIADH and Diabetes Insipidus How is serum ADH in SIADH and DI?
SIADH: increased DI: decreased
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Laboratory Values for SIADH and Diabetes Insipidus How is serum osmolality in SIADH and DI?
SIADH: <285 DI: >300
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Laboratory Values for SIADH and Diabetes Insipidus How is serum sodium in SIADH and DI?
SIADH: <33 DI: >145
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Laboratory Values for SIADH and Diabetes Insipidus How is urine osmolality in SIADH and DI?
SIADH: >300 DI: <300
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Laboratory Values for SIADH and Diabetes Insipidus How is urine output in SIADH and DI?
SIADH: below normal DI: 30-40 L/24H
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Laboratory Values for SIADH and Diabetes Insipidus How is fluid intake in SIADH and DI?
SIADH: goal <600-800 mL/24h (restricted fluid intake) DI: > 50L/24h
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Pathophysiology
Severe insulin deficiency that leads to disordered metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Pathophysiology: What is there an elevation in?
Elevation in GH, cortisol, epinephrine, and glucagon exacerbates the condition.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis What occurs in this?
Ketosis and acidosis Volume depletion
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Who does it occur in mostly?
Mostly occurs in type I diabetics
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis What are causes of this?
Causes: infection, inadequate insulin therapy, severe illness, stroke, MI, pancreatitis, alcohol abuse, trauma, drugs
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis—Assessment History and physical examination: What should be collected?
Detailed history, focus on diabetic regimen and compliance, recent changes in health, appetite, weight, abdominal bloating, bowel function, urinary frequency and amount.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis—Assessment History and physical examination: What VS should be assessed?
Blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate, breathing pattern, breath sounds, LOC
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis—Assessment History and physical examination: What is seen?
Findings: hyperventilation, Kussmaul’s respiration, fruity breath, dehydration, abdominal distention, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, decreased LOC
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis— Assessment & MANAGEMENT Laboratory studies: What kind of labs are collected?
Glucose, electrolytes, osmolality, anion gap, pH, ABGs, urine acetone,
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis— Assessment & MANAGEMENT Laboratory studies: How are glucose ranges?
Serum glucose ranges from 250 mg/dL to 800 mg/dL or higher.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis— Assessment & MANAGEMENT Laboratory studies: What is a key diagnostic feature?
Serum ketones is key diagnostic feature.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis— Assessment & MANAGEMENT Diagnostic studies:
Urine test, blood glucose. Throat, blood, and urine cultures may be done to rule out infection
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis— Assessment & MANAGEMENT What is included in management?
Fluid replacement Insulin therapy Potassium and phosphate replacement Bicarbonate replacement Reestablishing metabolic function Patient education
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