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Endocrine quiz 1
Endocrine
Question | Answer |
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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. |