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Endocrine

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What are the thyroid hormones?   show
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show Moves calcium out of blood and back to bone. Decreases serum calcium.  
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What is needed to make hormones ?   show
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What is the thyroids role in the human body?   show
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show Hyperthyroidism  
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Hyperthyroidism S&S   show
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Hyperthyroidism Dx, and instructions.   show
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What are anti thyroids, what do they do, when can they be given ?   show
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What are the iodine compounds, actions, and teaching points ?   show
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show Propanolol ( inderal) --> decrease Anxiety Decrease myocardial contractility, CO, HR, BP  
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show Kills thyroid cells--> hypothyroidism Give PO -> solution or tablet Dont Kiss Anyone for 24 Hours, Stay away from babies for 24 hours!  
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show Rebound effect from radioactive iodine, hyperthyroidism X 100 --> Badddd  
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Thyroidectomy ( partial or complex) post op, positioning, nutrition assessment, teach. what needs to be at bedside ?   show
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Thyroidectomy teach ? what needs to be at bedside any why ?   show
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show Hypoallergenic tape to shut eyelids--> prevent injury, irriation Eye drops -> artificial tears Sunglasses-> photosensitivity  
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What is Myxedema?   show
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show No energy Fatigue GI upset, Weight Gain Cold intolerance Slow speech, No expression  
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Hypothyroidism treatments and action short term ?   show
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show Parathormone ( PTH) hormone Takes Ca from bone and puts in blood = increased serum Ca  
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Hyperparathyroidism Treatments   show
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Hypoparathyroidism Treatments   show
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show Deal with stress  
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show Adrenal cortex --> Salt, Sugar, Sex Adrenal Medula -> epi and norepinephrine  
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Pheochromocytoma S&S Dx Tx   show
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show mineral0corticoids, glucocorticoids, sex hormones  
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show Aldosterone -> Retain Na, H20 secrete K too much -> FVE, Hypokalemia too little, FVD, hyperkalemia  
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show Mood changes - mean depressed, insomnia,psychotic, euphoric Insulin inhibited -->Hyperglycemia-> finger sticks Altered defense mechanisms--> immunosuppressed--> infection Break down Fats and Proteins  
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Sex Hormones   show
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show Not enough steroids, sugar, salt, sex.  
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Addison's S&S   show
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Addison's Nursing Dx and Treatments and Drug * Crisis symptoms   show
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show To much steroid Sugar thin extremitie, growth stunt, hyperglycemia, infectio truncal obesity, buffalo hump, moon face, psychosis, depression Salt Retain Na, H2o, Hypokalemia, CHF, HTN, Weight gain, FVE Sex poor libido, oily skin, female w/ mail traits  
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show Cushings = Cortisol high Addisons = Cortisol low  
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Pre treatment, what will be in their urine and Tx for Cushing's   show
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Why do we increase Ca in Cushing's patient ?   show
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show No insulin or little to none, Type 1A vs Type 1B, Young, DKA, Abrubt  
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show Polyuria --> too much glucose in blood, kidneys diurese Polydypsia--> Kindeys diurese = Thirsty Polyphagia--> Cells not getting glucose hungry so break down fat = ketones = DKA - Metabolic Acidosis Insulin for life  
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Type II Diabetes insulin, onset, body characteristics, what is metabolic syndrome?   show
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show Diet/ Excersise/ Oral Hypoglycemics, Insulin  
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show like type 2 mom needs 2-3 times more insulin screen at 24 weeks or 1st visit if risk factors big baby, hypoglycemic  
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show complex carbs, fats, proteins ( 10-20%) at risk renal disease High Fiber - > decrease glucose absobtion helps with peak/ fall may need to decrease insulin  
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show Sugar destroys vessels.  
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When should a diabetic excersise, do before excersise-> why, routine ?   show
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Who takes Oral Hypoglycemics ? What are they ? What do they do ?   show
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show body weight. 0.4-1.0 units/kg daily  
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How do we know if the insulin dose is sufficient?   show
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Rapid acting Insulin   show
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Short Acting ( Regular)   show
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Intermediate Acting ( NPH)   show
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show Glargine ( Lantus)-> carb available Onset 2-4 hours, No peak-> insulin steady, Duratioin 24 hours Once daily Subq - *monitor for hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, lipidostrophy *Never mix with other inulin  
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show * Intermediate Acting Insulin combined with either Rapid Acting or Short Acting (Regular) Insulin. * All provide 24 hour duration. * Monitor for hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, lipodystrophy. * Always have oral carbohydrate available.  
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What is the only insulin that can be given IV   show
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What is basal/bolus insulin dosing? Do they need snacks ?   show
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show Blood test monitors 3 months glucose levels 4-6% best 6.5 -> diabetic  
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show Increases it  
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show Rotate within site first then go to new site  
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show alternative to daily dosing only rapid acting better control -> gives basal dose then boluses with meals and increase bs  
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show Illness, stress, Not enough insulin. Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia--> Fat breakdown- > Ketones-> Metabolic Acidosis --> Kussmaul's respiration --> blow of CO2 --> decrease LOC  
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Treatments for DKA   show
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketosis ( HHNK) Hyperglycemic Hypersmolar State ( HHS)   show
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show Poor circulation sugar damage vessels, lumen narrowed Retinopathy -> Blindess Nephropathy -> Renal damage Nueropathy Infection Risk  
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Nueropathy problems with diabetic   show
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show Shaking, Cool, Clammy, decreased LOC, headache, nervous, tachycardia  
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show 4 oz juice, 4 glucose tablets, once BS raised give complex carb -> peanut butter crackers D50W --> hard to push give with Large IV Bore Injectable glucogon --> when no Iv no access give IM Fat  
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To prevent hyperglycemic/ hypoglycemic episodes teach   show
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