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Endocrine quiz 1

Endocrine

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1. Medical management for syndrome of inappropriate diuretic hormone (SIADH) in regard to decreased sodium levels. - Monitor neurologic status at least every 2 hours.
2. Expected finding of a patient with SIADH. - Decreased urinary output
3. Clinical manifestations of Diabetes Insipidus. - a urine specific gravity of 1.002. ( abnormal)
4. Clinical manifestations of Hyperthyroidism. - Heat intolerance - Palpitations - Weight loss
5. Clinical manifestations of Hypothyroidism. - Menorrhagia - Dry skin - Hoarseness
6. What does the TSH blood test TSH determine? - A decreased value indicates hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease or secondary hypothyroidism. - RANGE: 0.3 to 5 microunits/mL
7. Position for patient who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy. - Semi-Fowlers
8. Postoperative management for patient after thyroidectomy. - Control postoperative pain by adminitering medication. - Assess for signs of tetany secondary to hypoparathyroidism - Assess the patient every 2 hours for signs of bleeding or tracheal compression.
9. Extra equipment needed at bedside following a thyroidectomy. - Suction equipment - Humidified oxygen - Tracheostomy tube
10. Life threatening signs following a thyroidectomy. - Hemorrhaging - Tetany - Thyroid crisis (storm)
11. s/s of positive Chvostek sign: - The spasm of facial muscles when stimulated is the Chvostek sign, an indication of hypocalcemic tetany.
12. s/s of Trousseau sign: - Trousseau sign is a carpal spasm brought on by pressure of a cuff. This is an indicator for hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia.
13. What objective data assessment & monitoring would indicate Hvperparathyroidism? - Lethargy and weakness - memory impairment - declining urine output
8. Postoperative management for patient after thyroidectomy. - Control postoperative pain by adminitering medication. - Assess for signs of tetany secondary to hypoparathyroidism - Assess the patient every 2 hours for signs of bleeding or tracheal compression.
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