Metabolic/Endocrine Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the cause of Gigantisim or acromegaly? | Occurs in adulty with hypersecretion of growth hormone that occurs after the epiphysis closes. |
What are some symptoms of Acromegaly? | Enlargenment of the hands, feet, nose, toungue and jaw. Thickening of the skin. Elongation and enlargement of long bones, facial bones. |
What is an intervention for a child with Acromegaly? | Provide support to assist the child to adjust. |
How is a diagnosis made of Diabetes type I? | Two fasting plasma glucose levels >/= 126. |
What is the goal A1c in a child with Diabetes? | <7.5 |
If a child is having a hypoglycemic reaction and is unconscious what is the procedure for giving glucogon? | Glucogon powder must be mixed with dilutants immediatly before use and administered into a large muscle. Give 1/2 ml for a child weighing less than 44lbs. Turn child onto their side after because it may cause vomiting. |
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