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VN 140 Endocrine

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*Signs and Symptoms of Hyperglycemia fruity breath odor and lethargic
*signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia blood sugar level of 60. hunger, weakness, nervousness, pallor and confusion.
*what is the normal blood glucose level? 70 to 120
*insulin that peaks between 10 to 30 hrs. Human extended zinc or ULTRALENTE
*insulin that has a rapid onset and a shorter duration than a regular insulin LISPRO
*what insulin can be given through a regular IV. Others will be subq regular insulin
*it decreases and shrinkage of fatty tissues. If insulin is given at the same place LIPODYSTROPHY
*what are the 3 p's of insulin nursing implication? POLYURIA (multiply urination), POLYPHAGIA (very hungry) AND POLYDIPSIA (excessive thirst)
*JANUVIA new incretin (hormone secreted by GI tract) which does is based at a lab value of creatinine clearance.
*ORAL HYPOGLYCEMICS - FYI if pt has developed hyperglycemia, switch med!
*GLYPEPTIDE I (GLP-1) inhibits glucagon secretion
*BYETTA new anti-diabetic drug that helps to restore insulin secretion. Given through SUBQ. Don’t use with type 1 diabetes
*INSULIN 101 GIVE INSULIN HALF AN HOUR BEFORE MEAL
*OXYTOXICS ergot preparations that cause the uterus to contract
*OXYTOCIN it is used to induce labor. Do not use this drug when contraction is over 50 mL of mercury
*OXYTOXIC drug Ptosin
*ADH (anti diuretic hormone) vasopressin may cause abdominal cramps, anaphylaxis, bronchial constriction, circumoral pallor, diarrhea, flatus, intestinal hyperactivity, headache, sweating, termors, urticaria, uterine cramps, vertigo, comiting; large doses may produce death
*ADH (anti diuretic hormone) - drugs oxytocin and ACTH
*ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES manufactures glucocorticoids and small amounts of sex hormones
*ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES -uses it reduces inflammation in allergic or immunologic responses; treat hematologic and malignant diseases
*what disease causes adrenal insufficiency (adrenocortical hormones) ADDISON'S DISEASE
*what disease have too much adrenocortical hormones? CUSHING'S DISEASE
*what are the 2 major glucocorticoids produce by the adrenal glands? HYDROCORTISONE AND CORTISONE
*what should be tapered off slowly and should never be stopped abruptly? CORTICOID STEROID
*ANDROGEN the main action is to develop secondary male sex characteristics
*what are the side effects of HRT (HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY)? monitor weight gain, fluid retention, edema
*ESTROGEN & PROGESTINS what are the hormones used in suppression of ovulation?
*ESTROGENS used for hormone replacement therapy in menopause and other conditions (ovarian failure); infertility work-ups; palliative breast cancer treatment
*PROGESTINS can be used to control for uterine bleeding and cause the uterine endomitrine to shed
*THYROID HORMONES fyi lab findings in thryoid disease find a REDUCED FREE T4 index and an ELEVATED SERUM TSH
*HYPERTHYROIDISM drug PROPYLTHIOURACIL (in prep for surgery to stimulate thyroid)
*HYPOTHYROIDISM drug LEVOTHYROXIN
*MYSEDEMA most serious form of hypothyroidism.
*MYSEDEMA nursing implication always monitor skin. Doughy like skin, edema, large tongue, puffy face and body hair.
*what should you give a pt with poison ivy -swollen arm? CORTICOID STEROID
*TYPE 1 DIABETES always insulin injection
*TYPE 2 DIABETES oral but sometime injection
*Signs and Symptoms of Hyperglycemia fruity breath odor and lethargic
*signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia blood sugar level of 60. hunger, weakness, nervousness, pallor and confusion.
*what is the normal blood glucose level? 70 to 120
*insulin that peaks between 10 to 30 hrs. Human extended zinc or ULTRALENTE
*insulin that has a rapid onset and a shorter duration than a regular insulin LISPRO
*what insulin can be given through a regular IV. Others will be subq regular insulin
*it decreases and shrinkage of fatty tissues. If insulin is given at the same place LIPODYSTROPHY
*what are the 3 p's of insulin nursing implication? POLYURIA (multiply urination), POLYPHAGIA (very hungry) AND POLYDIPSIA (excessive thirst)
*JANUVIA new incretin (hormone secreted by GI tract) which does is based at a lab value of creatinine clearance.
*ORAL HYPOGLYCEMICS - FYI if pt has developed hyperglycemia, switch med!
*GLYPEPTIDE I (GLP-1) inhibits glucagon secretion
*BYETTA new anti-diabetic drug that helps to restore insulin secretion. Given through SUBQ. Don’t use with type 1 diabetes
*INSULIN 101 GIVE INSULIN HALF AN HOUR BEFORE MEAL
*OXYTOXICS ergot preparations that cause the uterus to contract
*OXYTOCIN it is used to induce labor. Do not use this drug when contraction is over 50 mL of mercury
*OXYTOXIC drug Ptosin
*ADH (anti diuretic hormone) vasopressin may cause abdominal cramps, anaphylaxis, bronchial constriction, circumoral pallor, diarrhea, flatus, intestinal hyperactivity, headache, sweating, termors, urticaria, uterine cramps, vertigo, comiting; large doses may produce death
*ADH (anti diuretic hormone) - drugs oxytocin and ACTH
*ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES manufactures glucocorticoids and small amounts of sex hormones
*ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES -uses it reduces inflammation in allergic or immunologic responses; treat hematologic and malignant diseases
*what disease causes adrenal insufficiency (adrenocortical hormones) ADDISON'S DISEASE
*what disease have too much adrenocortical hormones? CUSHING'S DISEASE
*what are the 2 major glucocorticoids produce by the adrenal glands? HYDROCORTISONE AND CORTISONE
*what should be tapered off slowly and should never be stopped abruptly? CORTICOID STEROID
*ANDROGEN the main action is to develop secondary male sex characteristics
*what are the side effects of HRT (HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY)? monitor weight gain, fluid retention, edema
*ESTROGEN & PROGESTINS what are the hormones used in suppression of ovulation?
*ESTROGENS used for hormone replacement therapy in menopause and other conditions (ovarian failure); infertility work-ups; palliative breast cancer treatment
*PROGESTINS can be used to control for uterine bleeding and cause the uterine endomitrine to shed
*THYROID HORMONES fyi lab findings in thryoid disease find a REDUCED FREE T4 index and an ELEVATED SERUM TSH
*HYPERTHYROIDISM drug PROPYLTHIOURACIL (in prep for surgery to stimulate thyroid)
*HYPOTHYROIDISM drug LEVOTHYROXIN
*MYSEDEMA most serious form of hypothyroidism.
*MYSEDEMA nursing implication always monitor skin. Doughy like skin, edema, large tongue, puffy face and body hair.
*what should you give a pt with poison ivy -swollen arm? CORTICOID STEROID
*TYPE 1 DIABETES always insulin injection
*TYPE 2 DIABETES oral but sometime injection
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