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Endocrine exam 3

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parathyroid glands control what?

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the amount of calcium in our blood and bones

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hypoparathyroidism

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body is producing low levels of parathyroid hormone

-resulting in a drop in blood calcium levels

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S/S of hypoparathyroid

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tingling, numbness, spasms of the larynx/bronchospasm ,etc.

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tentany

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serious sign resulting from low serum calcium levels

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S/S of tentany

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numbness/tingling, cardiac arrhythmia's, seizures

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chvosteks sign

(signs of hypocalcemia)

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muscle irritability when the facial nerve is gently tapped

-nerve is located in front and just below the ear

(twitching facial muscle occurs)

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trousseaus sign

(occurs with hypocalcemia)

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a positive trousseaus sign will present as a carpool spasm

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diagnosis for hypoparathyroidism

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clinical s/s , lab tests, EKG, CT scan, bone scans

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treatment for hypoparathyroidism

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iV calcium gluconate to raise serum calcium levels to normal range.

-chronic PTH replacement therapy

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hyperparathyroidism

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parathyroid gland produces to much PTH, which causes serum calcium levels to rise

-elevated calcium and decrease phosphate.

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S/S of hyperparathyroidism

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can be mild or severe and can also be asymptomatic

-confusion -skeletal changes/ osteoporosis (thinning of bones)

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to much hyperparathyroidism in the blood, causes the bones to lack calcium

(T/F)

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true

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adequate hydration for hyperparathyroidism is a prevention for what?

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kidney stones

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diagnosis for hyperparathyroidism

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  • labs- magnesium, vitamin d, serum albumin levels
  • bone scans

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treatment for hyperparathyroid

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isotonic IV fluids and loop diuretics (ex: lasix/ furosemide)

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for hyperparathyroidism what do you want to monitor?

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daily weights and I&O, serum electrolytes

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Adrenal Glands

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sit on top of each kidney

-composed of two parts; adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla

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adrenal cortex

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secretes corticosteroids

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mineralcorticosterioids (aldosterone)

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sodium and water balance

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glucocortisteroids (cortisol)

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counteracts inflammatory response, stress response, needed for utilization of carbs, proteins, and fats

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adrenal gland disorder

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pohechromocytoma

-rare tumor of the adrenal medulla

-causes severe hypertension

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adrenal gland disorder S/S

FIVE H's

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  • Hypertension
  • headache
  • hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • hypermetabolism
  • hyperglycemia
  • severe hypertension (250/150)

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adrenal gland disorder diagnosis and treatment

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diagnosis: 24 hour urine

treatment: adrenalectomy (surgical removal)

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Addisons disease

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decreased function of the adrenal cortex

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Addisons disease s/s

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mild symptoms and not always reported or just vague.

  • fluid electrolyte imbalances
  • hypoglycemia
  • EVERYTHING'S LOW.

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Addisons disease treatment

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hormone replacement therapy

(LIFELONG THERAPY)

  • presiosne- replace glucocorsteroids
  • fludrocortisone to replace mineralocorticoids

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adrenal crisis/ Addison crisis

and s/s

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potentially fatal crisis

S/S- weight gain -buffalo hump -moon face -amenorrhea -very hard for wounds to heal due high blood sugar

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adrenal crisis/ Addison crisis diagnosis and treatment

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  • labs (dexamethasone, suppression test
  • treatment- pituitary gland surgery

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hyperparathyroid

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remember to worry about bones and kidney stones

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pheochromacytama reports?

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headache and sweating and palpitations

-monitor blood pressure closely

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Addisons disease think

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hyperkalemia

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with Addisons disease your patient would be

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hypotensive, confused& tachycardic

-priority= give fluids & hydrocortisone

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patient is crushings is high risk for ?

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infection

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hypocalcemia S/S

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tetany, muscle twitching, bronchospasm

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Addisons findings

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bronze skin, hypotension, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia

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cushings syndrome is at risk for what ?

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infection, hypokalemia, osteoporosis, hypertension, and hyperglycemia

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what is most likely the cause of death in a patient with acute hypoparathyroidism ?

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bronchospasms or laryngospasm

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what condition can trousseaus sign indicate ?

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hypocalcemia

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what dietary recommendation is important for patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism?

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consume foods high in calcium but low in phosphorus

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how can bone demineralization in hyperparathyroidism patients be stabilized?

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ambulating

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what is a common finding in bone scans for patients with hyperparathyroidism?

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osteoporosis/ osteopenia

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which hormone is responsible for maintaining sodium and water balance in the body?

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aldosterone

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what is the primary function of cortisol?

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counteract inflammatory response and stress response

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a patient is admitted after thyroidectomy and reports tingling in the lips and fingers, the nurse notes chvosteks sign, what is the priority intervention ?

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administer iv calcium gluconate

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which statement by the patient with chronic hypoparathyroidism indicates correct understanding of the diet?

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I should eat green leafy vegetables

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a patient with hyperparathyroidism is at risk for which complication?

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kidney stones

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hyper=

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high calcium, bones and stones

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hypo=

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tetany

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a patient with hyperparathyroidism has a calcium level of 13.5 , what is the nurses priority action ?

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administer iv fluids

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a patient with pheochromocytoma reports headache, sweating and palpitations, what is the priority nursing action?

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monitor blood pressure closely

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which lab finding is expected with Addisons disease?

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hyperkalemia

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a patient with Addisons disease becomes hypotensive, confused, and tachycardic. what is the priority intervention ?

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give IV fluids and hydrocortisone

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what is happening? Addisons crisis, patient will drop blood pressure and become confused.

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NEEDS STEROIDS

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Which assessment finding is most characteristic of Cushings ?

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moon face, wound healing

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bronze skin, weight loss, hypotension =

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Addisons disease

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a patient with cushings is at risk for ?

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infection (high blood sugar)

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which are signs of hypocalcemia ?

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bronchospasm, muscle twitching, and tetany

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which findings are expected in Addisons disease?

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hypotension, bronze skin, hyponatermia, hyperkalemia

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a patient with bp of 210/110 and headache, palpations, diaphoresis. what condition should the nurse suspect?

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pheochromocytoma

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a patient with cushings is at risk for which complication?

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infection, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, osteoporosis, and hypertension