Pelicano Module 1 Endocrine

Question 1

Acromegaly comes from abnormal production of

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Too much growth hormone

Question 2

Another name for Growth hormone is

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Somatropin

Question 3

Difference between Acromegaly and Gigantism / Dwarfism is that Acromegaly happens in the

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Adult

Question 4

Gigantism comes from abnormal production of

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Too much growth hormone

Question 5

Signs and Symptoms of Gigantism

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patients become weak, have enlarged heart

Question 6

Dwarfism comes from abnormal production of

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Too little growth hormone

Question 7

Tx. for Dwarfism includes

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Hormone Replacement therapy

Question 8

Diabetes insipidus comes from abnormal production of

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Not enough ADH

Question 9

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus

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Excessive urination

Question 10

SIADH comes from abnormal production of

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Too much ADH

Question 11

Thyroidism has direct influence on your

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metabolism

Question 12

Hyperthyroidism is also known as

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Graves Disease

Question 13

In a patient with Graves disease you will see

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increased vital signs

Question 14

People with hyperthyroidism can get bulging eyes called

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Exophthalmos

Question 15

People with hyperthyroidism can get tetany which is

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Hypocalcemia

Question 16

When removing the thyroid we should make sure (3)

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Suction and Trachea set up at bedside
Airway clearance
Will give excessive hormones

Question 17

Myxedema and Cretinism are disorders that develop when you have

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hypothyroidism

Question 18

Lack of iodine can lead to

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hypothyroidism

Question 19

Tx for hypothyroidism

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thyroidectomy

Question 20

Hypercalcemia can come from people with

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Hyperparathyroidism

Question 21

Hyperparathyroidism is more common in

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women

Question 22

Too much calcium in the blood and not in the bones is called

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Hyperparathyroidism

Question 23

Tx for Hyperparathyroidism

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take one or two out

Question 24

Tx for Hypothyroidism

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Hormone Replacement

Question 25

Excessive secretion of adrenal hormones causes

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Cushings Disease

Question 26

Cushings disease is more common in

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women

Question 27

Diet for cushings disease

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Low Na, High K, Low calorie, Increased Carbs

Question 28

Moon face, buffalo humps, Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia

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Cushings disease

Question 29

Hypo secretion of Adrenal glands cause

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Addisons Disease

Question 30

Nausea, Anorexia, Hypotension, Hypoglycemia, Craving for salt

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Addisons Disease

Question 31

Intolerance to cold, Anorexia, Hair loss, Muscle aches and weakness, Bradycardia, extreme fatigue

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Hypothyroidism

Question 32

Intolerance to heat, fine straight hair, finger clubbing, weight loss, tachycardia, Menstrual changes

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Hyperthyroidism

Question 33

What affect does activity have on you glucose level

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Lowers it

Question 34

Bodys attempt to compensate for acidosis by blowing of CO2

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Kussmaul's Respirations

Question 35

Kussmauls Respirations are associated with which type of disorder

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Diabetes Mellitus

Question 36

Shaky, Tachycardia, Sweating, Headache, Fatigue, Blurry vision

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Hypoglycemia

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Extreme thirst, Polyuria, hungry, dry skin, blurry vision, drowsy

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Hyperglycemia

Question 38

Severe hypothyroidism in adults is called

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Myxedema