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Neoplasia; endocrine

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The Endocrine System   Consists of glands that secrete hormones Hormones are released as changes in the body occur Hormones are transported by the blood through the body  
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What is hormone action is controlled by?   negative feedback mechanism  
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Parafollicular cells in the parathyroid secrete calcitonin   Parathyroid gland is big in calcium homeostasis  
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Thyroid releasing hormone (TRH)   from the hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and secrete thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)  
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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)   stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and secrete thyroid hormones into the blood  
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That does the Thyroid Hormone do?   Regulates basal metabolic rate Critical to growth of the nervous system  
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Hypothyroidism   by insufficient secretion of TSH or thyroid hormone  
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myxedema   Hypothyroidism in adults  
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Signs and symptoms of myxedema   Everything SLOWS down: Slowed body metabolism Slurred speech Bradycardia Weight gain Low body temperature Intolerance to cold  
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Treatment for hypothyroid   Levothyroxine (Synthroid)  
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) side effects   Hyperthyroidism and the associated side effects  
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Hyperthyroidism   Too Much Thyroid Hormone Secreted  
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Graves’ disease   severe form of hyperthyroidism  
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Hyperthyroidism S and Sx   Increased body metabolism Tachycardia Weight loss High body temperature Anxiety  
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Hyperthyroidism treatment   Propylthiouracil (PTU) (Propacil) Anti-thyroid hormone Can take a while to be effective – up to 12 wks  
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Adrenal Glands   Lie atop the kidneys; Cortex - Corticosteroids Medulla - Epinephrine and norepinephrine  
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Adrenal Cortex   Secretes corticosteroids (2 classes) Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids  
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Mineralocorticoids   Aldosterone Increases the renal absorption of sodium in exchange for potassium More sodium and water retention in body  
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Glucocorticoid   CRF (corticotropin-releasing factor) secreted from the hypothalamus; Causes release of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) from the pituitary glands; During long-term stress, mobilize the formation of glucose (release of cortisol); Potent anti-inflammatory  
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Adrenocortical Insufficiency   Decrease production of corticosteroid  
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Adrenocortical Insufficiency S and SX   Hypoglycemia Fatigue Hypotension GI disturbances  
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Addison’s Disease   Primary adrenocortical insufficiency; rare; Deficiency of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids Treated with glucocorticoid replacement therapy  
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Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency   Common; Results from long-term therapy with glucocorticoids that is abruptly discontinued…pituitary has received message to stop secreting ACTH  
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Glucocorticoids Are Used to Treat:   Inflammatory and immune responses: Allergies, seasonal rhinitis, asthma Contact dermatitis and rashes Hodgkin’s disease, leukemias, lymphomas Shock Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease Hepatic,  
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Cushing’s Syndrome   Adverse Effect Can Occur During Long-Term use of glucocorticoids  
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Cushing's syndrome S an SX   Adrenal atrophy Osteoporosis Increased risk of infections Delayed wound healing Peptic ulcer Accumulation of fat around shoulders and neck Moon face Buffalo hump Mood and personality changes Hyperglycemia  
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Common glucocorticoids (end in sone or lone)   Predinisone (Deltasone) Hydrocortisone (Solu-cortef) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Dexamethasone (Decadron) Betamethasone (Celestone) Fetal lung development  
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glucocorticoids nursing considerations   D/C gradually Always use at the smallest dose possible for the shortest time possible Stay away from IV – go for the least invasive route  
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Somatotropin   Growth Hormone; secreted by the pituitary gland; Administered prior to the closure of the growth plates or is not effective  
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Growth Hormone Medications for Dwarfism in Children   Somatrem (Protopin) Somatropin (Humantrope) Not approved to stimulate growth in short children  
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Antidiuretic Hormone   Increases water absorption by kidneys…conserves water in body Also called vasopressin…raises blood pressure if secreted in large amounts Diabetes insipidus - deficiency of ADH Massive amounts of urination  
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Diabetes Insipidus TX   Vasopressin (Pitressin) Desmopressin used for enuresis (bed wetting) - nasal spray  
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Cancer   characterized by abnormal, uncontrolled cell division  
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Cancer cells   Lose normal functions Invade surrounding cells Can metastasize- the abnormal cells travel to distant sites where they populate new tumors  
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Adenoma   benign tumor of glandular tissue  
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Lipoma   benign tumor of adipose tissue  
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Malignant Tumors   Rapid growth, can easily metastasize Resistant to treatment Can results in death  
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Carcinoma   any malignant tumor derived from epithlial  
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Sarcoma   tumor from connective tissue (bone, fat, muscle, etc)  
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Leukemia   blood-forming cells  
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Lymphoma   lymphatic tissue  
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Glioma   central nervous system  
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Associated with a higher risk of acquiring cancer   Smoke Environment Sun Dietary HPV  
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Chemicals in tobacco smoke   Responsible for one-third of all cancers  
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chemical carcinogens associated with the workplace   Asbestos - lung cancer Benzene - leukemia  
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Physical Factors Associated with Cancer   Exposure to large amounts of x-rays - leukemia Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun - skin cancer  
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Biological Factors   Viruses - associated with 15% of all human cancers; Examples - herpes simplex viruses types I and II, Epstein-Barr virus, papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus; Immune system suppression (HIV patients Transplant patients)  
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Oncogenes   predispose client to certain cancers  
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Healthy Lifestyle Habits to Lower CA Risk   Eliminate tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke Limit/eliminate alcohol use Reduce animal fats in diet Increase fiber in diet - plant sources Exercise regularly Keep weight within normal guidelines Exam body monthly for abnormal lumps and ski  
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Radiation Therapy   High doses of ionizing radiation aimed directly at tumor May follow surgery Sometimes used for palliation with inoperable cancers - shrink size of tumor Relieve pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing  
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Chemotherapy   Transported through blood - potential to reach every cancer cell Some drugs cross blood-brain barrier - treat brain tumors Some drugs instilled directly into body cavities - treat bladder cancers Different classes affect different stages of the cancer’  
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Cancer drug classifications   Alkylating agents Antimetabolites Antitumor antibiotics Plant alkaloids/natural products Hormones and hormone blockers Biologic response modifiers Miscellaneous drugs  
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Alkylating Agents   Most widely used antineoplastic drugs; Act by chemically binding to nucleic acids (DNA) and inhibiting cell division; Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)  
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Antimetabolites   Are drugs that chemically resemble essential building blocks of the cell; When CA cells attempt to construct proteins or DNA, they use the antimetabolite drug instead of the normal building blocks - This disrupts metabolic pathways; Methotrexate(Mexate)  
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Other uses for Antimetabolites   Rheumatoid arthritis Psoriasis Ectopic pregnancy M.S.  
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Antitumor Antibiotics   Not widely prescribed because of their cytotoxicity, but very effective against certain tumors; Cardio toxic; Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)  
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Plant alkaloids/natural products   Chemicals with antineoplastic activity have been isolated from a number of plants - Derived from the periwinkle plant; Vincristine (Oncovin)  
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Hormones and Hormone blockers   Used to slow the growth of hormone-dependent tumors (reproductive hormones); Anti-estrogen blocker chemo used for breast cancer - Many take is prophalaxis; Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)  
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Biologic Response Modifiers   Biologic response modifiers stimulate the body’s immune system No not kill CA cells directly, but stimulate the body’s immune system to fight the CA; Interferon alfa 2 (RoferoneA, Intron A)  
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Miscellaneous Anticancer Drugs   Some other miscellaneous drugs given to limit or counteract the toxicity of antineoplastics Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)- stimulates RB production to limit anemia  
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