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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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what types of insulin can you mix?   show
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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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Thyroid Gland   show
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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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isthmus   show
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how many ML's of blood does the thyroid gland receive each min?   show
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show t4 converts to t3  
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DKA   show
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What does the thyroid gland secrete?   show
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show Fast Deep Breathing  
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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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What is long Acting Insulin (Ultralente)?   show
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show Galgrine (Lantus): Onset 2-4 hours, peakless, duration 20-24 hours  
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Basil or Intermediate Insulin?   show
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What are short acting insulins?   show
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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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Adrenal Medulla   show
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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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Hypothyroidism Medications Include:   show
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Chvostek's Sign   show
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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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show Adrenal HYPERfunction = Cushing Syndrome.Cushings syndrome is a spectrum of clinical abnormalities caused by excess cortiosteroids primarialy glucocorticoids.  
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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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show -autoimmune response with a genetic component.-Cancer of the adrenal cortex-TB-adrenalectomy, pituitary HYPOfunction, prolonged steroid use.  
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Tx of Addison's Disease:   show
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acanthosis nigrans   show
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show Changes in LOC, tachycardia, tachypnea and hypotension.  
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Normal T4 Range:   show
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show 65-195mg/dl  
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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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Glucocorticoids   show
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show Calcium  
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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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Why is the pituitary gland called the master gland?   show
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Hormones   show
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show causes the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing the amount of urine produced. it also causes constriction of the arterioles in the body which result in increased BP. This hormone is sometimes called vasopressin because of it's effects on BP.  
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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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show Is divided into 3 seperate layers. Each layer secretes a particular hormone, all 3 are called steroids.  
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show insulin and glucagon.  
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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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show is an antagonist to calcitonin from the thyroid. it tends to increase the concitration of Ca+ in the blood.  
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show is a hormone released by the thyroid gland. It decreased blood Ca+ levels by causing Ca+ to be stored in the bones.  
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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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