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Hepatitis/Cirrhosis/Pancreatitis/Renal/Endocrine

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Hepatitis Incubation period   asymptomatic  
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Hepatitis Prodromal phase   mild flu-like symptoms, malaise, body aches, N&V  
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Hepatitis Icteric Phase   Jaundice, dry, itchy skin, RUQ pain, N&V, fatigue  
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Hepatitis Convalescent phase   Acute Hepatitis will begin to resolve and patient symptoms will improve  
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Hepatitis A   Acute Hepatitis; oral-fecal route caused by contaminated food/water  
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Hepatitis B   Can be acute (< 3 months) or chronic; spread via blood or sexual intercourse  
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Hepatitis C   Chronic and ends with liver failure; spread via blood/body fluids; leading cause of liver transplants  
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Hepatitis D   occurs ONLY concurrently with Hepatitis B; spread via blood/body fluids  
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Hepatitis E   Acute Hepatitis; oral-fecal route; primarily spread from contaminated water  
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Chronic Hepatitis   Hep B, D, or C: RUQ pain, fatigue, hepatomegaly. Leads to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and transplants  
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Fulminant Hepatitis   Rapidly progressing form; leads to liver failure within 3 weeks  
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Toxic Hepatitis   Caused by drug and alcohol use rather than a virus  
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Hepatobiliary Hepatitis   Caused by bile duct blockage rather than a virus  
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Manifestations of Hepatitis   Fatigue, muscle and joint pain, RUQ pain, hepatomegaly, jaundice, dry itchy skin, weight loss and anorexia, clay-colored stoll, bilirubin present in urine  
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Diagnosing Hepatitis   Liver Function Tests: elevated ALT, AST, and serum bilirubin. Viral antigen test & Liver biopsy  
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How long does the Icteric Phase of acute hepatitis last   2-6 weeks  
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Medications for treating Hepatitis   Antiemetics, Antivirals, Immunomodulators, and Corticosteroids  
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Considerations for antiviral drugs   Epivir-HBV & Hepsera: RENAL TOXIC: monitor I&O's and risk of infection  
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Considerations for Immunomodulating drugs   Interferon & Ribavirin: Interferon is ONLY given IM or SQ  
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Diet considerations with Hepatitis   small frequent meals high in carbs & calories; low in fat. Lots of fluids and no alcohol  
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Preventing the spread of Hepatitis   Education on prevention & Vaccines for Hep A & B  
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Causes of liver cirrhosis   drugs & alcohol, biliary duct obstruction, severe R-sided heart failure & HTN  
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Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis   inflammation --> fibrous scar tissue --> decreased blood flow --> hypoxia --> cell damage --> nodular formation  
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Early manifestations of cirrhosis   hepatomegaly, fever, weight loss, RUQ pain, N,V  
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Later manifestations of cirrhosis   Jaundice, altered mental status, edema, leukocytopenia, esophageal varices  
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Portal HTN   Increased pressure in the portal vein due to reduced perfusion in the liver  
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Esophageal Varices   complex enlarged veins at the base of the esophagus causing increased risk of bleeding *life threatening  
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Cause of peripheral edema and ascites in cirrhosis patients   increased aldosterone & decreased albumin--> Na and H2O retention --> edema and ascites  
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Hepatic encephalopathy   ammonia accumulates in the body (the liver cannot turn ammonia into urea for excretion) and causes cerebral edema and altered mental status  
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Diet considerations for cirrhosis patients   Low Protein (body cannot convert protein byproduct into urea)  
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Early signs of hepatic encephalopathy   euphoria, depression, memory loss, and slowed speach  
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Late signs of hepatic encephalopathy   hyperventilation, hypothermia, asterixis (fine tremors of hands), coma  
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Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)   decreased perfusion to the kidneys commonly following diuretics, bleeding, or pancreatitis leads to acute renal failure and oliguria  
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Diagnosing cirrhosis   ultrasound, xray, biopsy (bleeding risk but needed for staging), liver function tests  
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Labs of the cirrhosis patient   elevated liver function tests (AST, ALT), watch albumin & protein levels, monitor ammonia levels, perform coagulation study (low clotting factors)  
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Meds for treating Cirrhosis   diuretics (edema), beta blockers (portal HTN), iron & folic acid & Vitamin K (risk of bleeding), antacids (esophageal varices), *Lactulose & Neomycin (excrete ammonia; encephalopathy)  
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Decreasing blood ammonia levels   Low protein diet & Lactulose & Neomycin  
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Managing Cirrhosis   Diet (low salt & protein), medications (HTN, edema, ammonia), prevent bleeding; symptom management (paracentesis to decrease ascites)  
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Treating Esophageal Varices   antacids: if bleeding: AIRWAY, vasopressor, blood, & Vitamin K; *NTG balloon puts pressure to stop the bleeding and decrease risk of aspiration  
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Esophageal Tamponade   due to esophageal varices the esophagus fills with blood causing risk of aspiration; use a NTG tube to provide pressure on the bleeding  
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Function of the pancreas   secrete digestive enzymes & produce insulin  
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Acute Pancreatitis   pancreatic duct obstruction (gall stone or inflammation) causes enzyme reflux and cell damage  
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Necrotizing Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis   Acute form; enzyme reflux causing necrosis of the blood vessels and inflammation. Risk of rupture & bleeding. Life-threatening  
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Signs of Acute Pancreatitis   sudden onset, severe RUQ pain radiating to back; N&V, decreased bowel sounds, tachycardia, jaundice, Turner's sign, & Cullen's sign  
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Turner's Sign   bruising in the flank area (Pancreatitis)  
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Cullen's Sign   bruising around the umbilicus (Pancreatitis)  
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Diagnosing Acute Pancreatitis   ERCP (scope of GI system), Xray, ultrasound (gall stones), CT, biopsy  
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Labs with Acute Pancreatitis   elevated liver enzymes, elevated ESR (inflammation), CBC (anemia)  
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Manifestations of Acute Pancreatitis   dehydration, inflammation, jaundice, edema, Hypoactive or Absent Bowel Sounds, abdominal pain (RUQ to back)  
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Chronic Pancreatitis   progressive destruction of pancreas; common causes include alcoholism and cystic fibrosis; occurs with remission and exacerbations  
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Manifestations of Chronic Pancreatitis   RUQ & LUQ pain, weight loss, N&V, gas, Steatorrhea (fatty stools)  
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Diet for patients with chronic pancreatitis   High protein, High calorie, Low fat diet  
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Treating Chronic Pancreatitis   During exacerbations: NPO, PCA pump, NG to suction, bowel rest, steroids (tx inflammation), IV fluids (lactated ringers), albumin (tx low protein), Dopamine (tx low BP & edema)  
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Pancreatic Abscess   life-threatening; causes fever & pain, if it ruptures infection will spread & bleeding. MUST be drained AND treated with antibiotics  
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Whipple procedure   remove part of the pancreas & small intestine, and gall bladder; reconnect duct, pancreas, and small intestine to work more efficiently  
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Pre-op interventions: Whipple   NPO, NG to suction, TPN started  
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Renal Labs   BUN/Creatinine, B:C ratio, GFR, BMP (Na, K, Ca, Ph) RBC (anemia), UA  
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Use of contrast dye with renal patients   CT contrast dye is renal toxic and can send the patient into renal failure.  
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Acute Renal Failure   rapid decline in renal function commonly caused by Ischemia.  
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Azotemia   nitrogen waste products present in the blood (measured with BUN)  
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BMP of acute renal failure   Hyperkalemia (peaked T wave, muscle spasms, fatigue), Hypocalcemia (tetany, trusseu's, chektevak's), Hyponatremia (confusion)  
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Pre-Renal Acute Renal Failure   Results from decreased blood flow to kidneys (hypovolemia, ischemia)  
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Intrinsic Acute Renal Failure   Damage within the kidney causing decreased function (infection, injury, glomerulonephritis)  
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Post-Renal Acute Renal Failure   Obstruction preventing renal drainage (stones, inflammation, prostate issues)  
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Acute Tubular Necrosis   destruction of renal tube epithelial cells causing decline in renal function; caused from ischemia (dead cells clog the kidneys)  
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Stages of Acute Renal Failure   Initiation (asymptomatic), Maintenance (edema, oliguria, decreased GFR, metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, anemia, confusion), Recovery (gradual improvement)  
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Manifestations of Acute Renal Failure (Maintenance)   decreased GFR, Metabolic acidosis, Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hyponatremia, confusion, peaked T waves, tetany, edema, oliguria, anemia, fluid retention  
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Diagnosing Acute Renal Failure   BUN/Creatinine, GFR, UA, BMP, renal ultrasound  
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Treating Acute Renal Failure   Fluid challenge, Dopamine (small doses causing renal dilation), ACE-inhibitors (vasodilation), Dextrose & Insulin or Kayelxelate (tx hyperkalemia), Calcium, Aluminum Hydroxide (binds phosphorous)  
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Diet considerations for renal patients   low sodium, possible fluid restriction  
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Chronic Kidney Disease   kidneys cannot excrete wastes lasting more than 3 months; common causes: diabetes, HTN, nephron damage  
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Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease   uremia, fatigue, confusion, hematuria, proteinuria, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, chronic metabolic acidosis, HTN, edema, and anemia  
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Diagnosing Chronic Kidney Disease   UA, BUN/Cr, GFR, BMP, ultrasound & biopsy  
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Treating Chronic Kidney Disease   diuretics, fluid restriction, Ace-inhibitors, Sodium Bicarb (tx acidosis), Dialysis  
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Dialysis considerations   dialysis cannot pull off phosphorous. Use Phosflo to bind phosphorous in the blood. Dialysis will be 3-4 times a week lasting 3-4 hours each time.  
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Hemodialysis   cleans the blood with a machine using a blood bath with semi-permeable membrane. Complications: bleeding & hypotension. Accessed via fistula.  
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Continuous Renal Replacement therapy (CRRT)   slow version of hemodialysis for ICU patients who cannot tolerate abrupt fluid balance changes.  
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Considerations for fistulas and subclavian dialysis lines   they are loaded with anticoagulants (Do Not Flush), No BP or IV on affected arm.  
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Peritoneal Dialysis   Patient does at home by instilling fluid into abdominal cavity and draining off waste later. Complications: fluid is high in dextrose (risk of hyperglycemia and INFECTION)  
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Ambulatory versus Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis   ambulatory: fluid in the morning and drain about 6 hours later; cyclic: fluid before bed, machine drains off through the night.  
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Manifestations of Hyperthyroidism   increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, insomnia, palpations, hair loss, sweating, goiter, blurred vision  
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Labs with Hyperthyroidism & Graves Disease   TSH will be low and T3 & T4 will be really HIGH  
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Graves Disease   autoimmune disorder that binds TSH causing thyroid hyperfunction  
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Manifestations of Graves Disease   Goiter, Proptosis (bulging eyes), exophthalmos (fluid around eyes), pretibial myxedema (nodules on tibia)  
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism   Tumor, Pituitary malfunctions, Thyroiditis  
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Symptoms of Thyroid Crisis   High fever, Tachycardia, Systolic HTN, N&V, Confusion (altered mental status), and Cardiac Complications  
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Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism   TSH will be low; T3/T4 will be high  
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Treating Hyperthyroidism   Medications (antithyroid meds), radioactive iodine, surgery  
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Considerations with radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism   destroys partial thyroid cells; pre-medicate with potassium iodine to slow thyroid function. (Potassium Iodine: no shellfish allergy, increases bleeding)  
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Antithyroid Medications   Tapazole & PTU: increases risk of bleeding; takes 12 weeks to kick in  
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Thyroidectomy   subtotal or total removal of the thyroid; treat with thyroid replacement hormone afterwards  
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Nursing interventions for hyperthyroidism   cool environment, protect eyes (sunglasses and eye drops), daily weight, high protein and carb diet  
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Primary vs Secondary Hypothyroidism   Primary: defect or loss of thyroid function; Secondary: problem with pituitary secretions or peripheral absorption  
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Manifestations of Hypothyroidism   Goiter, fluid retention, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, edema, bradycardia, Low Sodium, confusion, depression  
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Causes of Hypothyroidism   iodine deficiency, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis  
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis   autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own thyroid cells  
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Myxedema Coma   life threatening complication of untreated hypothyroidism. Hypoglycemia, Hyponatremia, Metabolic acidosis, cardiovascular problems leading to coma  
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Treating Hypothyroidism   thyroid hormone replacement: Synthroid (take on empty stomach with glass of water)  
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Hyperparathyroidism   increased PTH disorder primarily affecting bones and kidneys and causing high calcium levels  
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Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism   Primary: PTH and calcium imbalance; Secondary: chronic low calcium leads to increase PTH; Tertiary: body is insensitive to serum calcium usually from chronic kidney disease  
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Manifestations of Hyperparathyroidism   bone fracturs, muscle weakness & atrophy, altered renal function, Metabolic acidosis, arrhythmia, kidney stone formation, constipation, and peptic ulcers.  
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Diagnosing Hyperparathyroidism   rule out other causes of Hypercalcemia  
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Treating Hyperparathyroidism   GOAL: decrease calcium; Aredia, Fosamax & Zometa (reduces calcium reabsorption), Calcitonin (given IM/SQ to reduce plasma calcium) fluids, and staying active  
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Hypoparathyroidism   Low PTH due to damage or removal or parathyroid glands causing hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia  
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Manifestations of Hypoparathyroidism   numbness & tingling, tetany, trusseu's & chvostek's sign, arrhythmias, psychosis, increased intracranial pressure  
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Treating Hypoparathyroidism   IV calcium gluconate, supplemental calcium and vitamin D  
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Cushing's Syndrome   excessive circulating cortisol (ACTH) caused from cancerous tumors, benign secreting tumors, small-cell lung cancer, or long-term corticosteroid therapy  
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Manifestations of Cushing's   weakness, osteoporosis, thin skin, striae, mood swings, HTN, peptic ulcers, Hypokalemia, Hypernatremia, slow wound healing, moon face, easy bruising, buffalo hump, hyperglycemia  
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Diagnosing Cushing's   Plasma cortisol levels, plasma ACTH, 24h urine  
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Medications for treating Cushing's Disease   Mitotane (suppress adrenals), Aminogluthemide, Ketoconazole (inhibit cortisol synthesis) & Somatostatin (depresses ACTH)  
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Treating Cushing's Disease   surgery to remove adrenals, pituitary, or tumors, radiation if cancerous, medications for management  
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Addison's Disease   Results from Adrenal Insufficiency; caused from pituitary tumors, trauma, sepsis, sudden stopping of cortisol medications, or autoimmune process  
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Manifestations of Addison's Disease   slow wound healing, postural HTN, lethargy, confusion, mood swings, N,V&D, Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia, Hyponatremia, loss of blood volume due to aldosterone deficiency causing excess sodium and water loss  
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Diagnosing Addison's Disease   Serum cortisol (low), blood glucose (low), Plasma ACTH (high/low), Potassium (high), BUN (high), CT scan  
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Addison's Crisis   life-threatening: Hypotension, Fever, Severe V&D, Shock and Coma  
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Treating Addison's Disease   Coritcosteroid and Mineralcorticoid replacement therapy (Cortef & Florinef)  
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SIADH (inappropriate ADH Secretion)   Posterior Pituitary Disorder caused by tumor, head trauma or water retention causing excessive release of ADH  
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Manifestations of SIADH   Water retention, increased & diluted blood volume, weight gain with no edema, Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia  
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Treating SIADH   Diuretics, Sodium replacement, treat hyperkalemia (insulin & dextrose or kaylexelate), fluid restriction, *Declomycin (creates urine flow)  
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Diabetes Insipidus   Low ADH levels & renal system becomes insensitive to ADH absorption  
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Manifestations of Diabetes Insipidus   LARGE amounts of DILUTE URINE, Polyuria, Polydipsia, Dehydration, Hypernatremia, Hyperosmolarity of the blood with dilute urine  
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Treating Diabetes Insipidus   IV Hypotonic solutions, Increase fluids, Replace ADH hormone, correct underlying issue (renal/pituitary gland damage)  
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