lecture 7 endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
replace the word thyroid with metabolism for thyroid diseases
A
ex. hypermetabolism
-everything is up so they burn fat, get too hot, eyes bulging
2
Q
what should u monitor with PTU treatment
A
WBC because pt is immunocompromised
3
Q
what can happen to calcium after thyroidectomy
A
lowered
4
Q
should u sedate a hypothyroid pt
A
no they can go into a coma
5
Q
should u ever hold thyroid meds for NPO pt
A
no unless explicitly ordered
6
Q
how wil pt with addisons disease skin be
A
hyperpigmented
7
Q
what kind of meds treat addisons (add a sone)
A
steroids -sone meds (add a sone)
8
Q
what should u monitor when u give steroids
A
glucose
9
Q
how do u treat cushings
A
adrenalectomy
10
Q
what happens after a pt has an adrenalectomy
A
addisons disease
11
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