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Endocrine Stuff

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show adipose tissue, and deep belly fat  
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adipose tissue   show
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show acts as an endocrine organ. the more overweight a person is the more they have. it makes estrogen in females. too much makes a woman at risk for breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer.  
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show regular and intermediate insulin can be mixed  
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what is the formula for mixing insulin?   show
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increased PTH = increased _______?   show
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show Salt  
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show 1.5 Liters  
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show is a butterfly shaped gland, with one lobe lying on either side of the trachea. It lyes just below the larynx.  
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show Male: AndrogensFemale: Estrogens  
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The endocrine tissue of the pancreas contains more than a million tiny clusters of cells known as the ________ ___ _______?   show
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show -small yellow masses that lie on top of the kidneys like a hat.-both glands contain an outer section, the adrenal cortex, and a smaller inner section, the adrenal medulla.  
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show The center of the thyroid gland that connects the two lobes.  
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how many ML's of blood does the thyroid gland receive each min?   show
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T___ converts to T______.   show
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show abbreviation for diabetic ketoacidosis  
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What does the thyroid gland secrete?   show
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Kussmauls Respirations   show
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show Onset 30-60 min, dual peak, duration 10-16 h  
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Pre Mix Analog Insulin   show
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show Ultralente/ Humalin U: Onset 6-12 h, peak 10-16 hours, duration 18-24 hours  
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show Galgrine (Lantus): Onset 2-4 hours, peakless, duration 20-24 hours  
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show Humalin N, Novolin N, NPH, Lente: Onset 2-4 hours, peak 4-10 hours, duration 10-16 hours  
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show Novolin R, Humalin R, Regular: Onset 30-60 min, peak 2-3 hours, duration 5-8 hours.  
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show Humalog (Lispro), Novolog (Aspart), Apidra:Onset 5-15 min, peak 30-90 min, duration 5 hours.  
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Diagnostic Tests for Hyperthyroidism include:   show
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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine   show
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show The cells making up the adrenal medulla come from the same type of cells as the sympathetic nervous system. Two hormones released during streess include epinepherine and norepinepherine.  
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show principal mineralcorticoid. Regulates Na+ and K+ by exerting effects on the kidney tubuals. It decreases Na+ and increases K+. Retention of Na+ causes H2O retention, which leads to increased BP and volume.  
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show Major function is H20 and electrolyte balance. They indirectly manage BP.  
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Medications reccomended in the Tx of HYPERthyroidism include:   show
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show Levonthroid, Synthroid, Levothyroxine Na+, Cymotel, Terteoxrine, Euthroid, Thyrolar, Proloid, Armor Thyroid,and thyro-teric.  
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show is an abnormal spasam of the facial muscles wehn the nerve is tapped lightly in people who are hypocalcemic.  
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show a spasam of the arm that happens when a BP cuff is inflated above the SBP for 3 min.  
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Define Cushing Syndrome   show
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S/S of Cushings Syndrome   show
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show -progressive weakness, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, GI problems, hypoglycemia, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, HYPOtension, and HYPERpigmentation of the skin.  
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Possible causes of Addison's Disease include:   show
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Tx of Addison's Disease:   show
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show much darker, thicker, velvety skin seen in the axilla and groin of people with type II diabetes.  
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show Changes in LOC, tachycardia, tachypnea and hypotension.  
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Normal T4 Range:   show
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Normal T3 Range:   show
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show 0.3-5.4 mcg/ml  
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show 1.003-1.030  
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show High levels of Na+ in the blood.  
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What are the clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus?   show
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Explain the purpose of T3 and T4 hormones:   show
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show The most important glucocorticoid is Cortisol. It is involved with glucose metabolism and provides extra energy in times of stress. These also exhibit antiinflammitory properties.  
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Increased PTH = Increased_____________?   show
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show promotes the release of milk and stimulates uterine contractions during labor.  
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Posterior Pituitary Gland   show
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Anterior Pituitary Gland   show
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show because through the negative feedback system it exerts control over the other endocrine glands.  
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Hormones   show
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ADH   show
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show Deficient ADH levels. Head injury, and illness such as intercranial anyuresum, infarct, encephalitis, menengitis, and ICP can cause this.  
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Adrenal Cortex   show
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The islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secrete 2 major hormones. They are ________ and ____________.   show
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show They increase the asorbtion of Ca+ and Magnesium from the kidney tubals. They also accelerate the excretion of phosphrous in the urine.  
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tetany   show
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parathormone   show
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Calcitonin   show
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show -Admin isotonic fluids-admin electrolytes such as K+-admin reg insulin to move glucose to cells-check BP q hour-look for sighns of HYPOglycemia-check VS q 4 hr  
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