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Adult III test 3

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show the anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) and posterior lobe (neurohypophypopysis)  
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show anterior pituitary gland  
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the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by the hypothalamus through   show
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show six hormones from the anterior pituitary gland  
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show tropic hormones  
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show Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)  
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stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroids   show
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show growth hormone  
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show the posterior pituitary gland  
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the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland are actually produced in the   show
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show antidiuretic hormone  
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the most important stimulus to ADH secretion is   show
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will increase when there is a decrease in extracellular fluid or an in solute concentration   show
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show ADH release  
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When ADH is released the renal tubules reabsorb water, creating a more   show
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show more dilute urine  
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is located in the anterior portion of the neck in front of the trachea   show
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show anterior pituitary gland  
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show thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (t3), and calcitonin  
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the major function of the thyroid gland is the   show
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show T4  
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show T3  
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necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones   show
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t4 and t3 affect   show
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show anterior pituitary gland  
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when circulating levels of thyroid hormone are low, the hypothalamus releases ______, which in turn causes the anterior pituitary to release ______   show
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High circulating thyroid hormone levels have an inhibitory effect on the secretion of both   show
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is a hormone produced by C cells of the thyroid gland in response to high circulating calcium levels   show
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inhibits calcium reabsorption from bone, increases calcium storage in bone, and increases renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus, thereby lowering serum calcium levels   show
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show calcium balance  
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show a goiter  
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in a person with a goiter the thyroid cells are stimulated to grow, which may result in an   show
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show toxic goiter  
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show thyroid hormone  
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the most common cause of goiter worldwide is a lack of   show
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show overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormone or to nodules that develop in the gland itself  
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show goitrogens  
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show TSH and t4  
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show a thyroid nodule  
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benign nodules are usually not dangerous but they can cause tracheal compression if they become   show
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is the most common endrocrine related carcinoma   show
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the four main types of thyroid cancer include   show
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is the most common type, accounting for about 70% to 80% of all thyroid cancers. they tend to grow more slowly and spreads initially to lymph nodes in the neck   show
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show follicular  
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show medullary  
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is found in less than 5% of patients with thyroid cancer, the most advanced and aggressive thyroid cancer, least likely to respond to treatment   show
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the primary sign of thyroid cancer is the presence of a   show
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show ultrasound  
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show diagnostic options  
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FNA is considered one of the most effective methods to identify   show
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nursing care for a patient with thyroid cancer it is important to asses the patient for   show
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is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that can have several causes   show
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show subacute granulomatous thyroiditis  
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show acute thyroiditis  
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show throat, ears, or jaw  
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show fever, chills, sweats, and fatigue  
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can lead to hypothyroidism, and is a chronic autoimmune disease in which thyroid tissue is replaced by lymphocytes and fibrous tissue   show
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is a form of lymphocytic thyroiditis with a variable onset   show
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show t4 and t3  
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in subacute, acute, and silent thyroiditis TSH levels are usually   show
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show low, high  
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show antibiotics or surgical drainage  
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NSAIDs are used in   show
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show propranolol and antenolol  
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nursing care of the patient with thyroiditis involves teaching about the treatment regimen and   show
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show addison's disease, pernicious anemia, premature gonadal failure, or graves disease  
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is hyperactivity of the thyroid gland with sustained increase in synthesis and release of thyroid hormones   show
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show thyrotoxicosis  
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hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis occur together as in   show
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hyperthyroidism occurs more in women than in men, with the highest frequency in persons age   show
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show Grave's disease  
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show t3, t4, or both  
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graves disease may progress to the destruction of the thyroid gland causing   show
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show toxic  
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The clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism are related to the effect of   show
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excess circulating thyroid hormone directly increases   show
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show a reflection of increased blood supply  
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show abnormal eye appearance or function  
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A classic finding in Grave's disease is exophthalmos, which is   show
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a type of infiltrative opthalmopathy that is due to impaired venous drainage from the orbit, which causes increased fat deposits and fluid in the retroorbital tissues   show
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show in ophthalmopathy  
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show corneal ulcers and eventual loss of vision  
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show systolic HTN, > rate and force of contractions, bounding rapid pulse, > cardiac output, cardiac hypertrophy, systolic murmurs, dysrhythmias, palpitations, A-fib (more common in older adult), angina  
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show > RR and dyspnea on mild exertion  
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thyroid hyperfunction on the GI system   show
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thyroid hyperfunction on the integumentary system   show
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thyroid hyperfunction on the musculoskeletal system   show
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thyroid hyperfunction on the nervous system   show
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show menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, < libido, impotence in men, gynecomastia in men, < fertility  
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show intolerance to heat, elevated basal temp, lid lag, stare, eyelid retraction, exophthalmos, goiter, rapid speech  
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show weight loss and increased nervousness  
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also called a thyroid storm, is an acute, rare condition in which all hyperthyroid manifestations are heightened, considered a life threatening emergency, and caused by stressors   show
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manifestations of thyrotoxic crisis are   show
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show reducing circulating thyroid hormone levels and the clinical manifestations of this disorder by appropriate drug therapy  
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show respiratory distress, fever reduction, fluid replacement, and elimination or management of the initiating stressor  
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the two primary lab findings used to confirm the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism are   show
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The RAIU test is used to differentiate   show
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The overall goal in the treatment of hyperthyroidism is to   show
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show antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine therapy, and subtotal thyroidectomy  
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Drugs that are used to treat hyperthyroidism include   show
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the first line antithyroid drugs and inhibit the synthesis of thyroid hormones, good results usually seen in 4-8 weeks   show
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show Grave's disease (young), hyperthyroidism (pregnancy), and the need to achieve a euthyroid state before surgery or radiation therapy  
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used with other antithyroid drugs to prepare the pt for thyroidectomy or for treatment of thyrotoxic crisis, inhibits the synthesis of T3 anf T4 and blocks release of these hormones into circulation, decreases the vascularity of the gland,not effective tx   show
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show beta-adrenergic blockers  
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treatment of choice for nonpregnant women, it damages or destroys thyroid tissue, thus limiting thyroid hormone secretion, effect not seen for 2-3 months, pt usually treated w/ antithyroid drugs before and during, >risk for hypothyroidism   show
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indicated for individuals who had a large goiter causing tracheal compression, have been unresponsive to antithyroid therapy, or have thyroid cancer   show
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is the preferred surgical procedure and involves the removal of significant portion (90%) of the thyroid gland   show
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is a minimally invasive procedure, several small incisions are made through which a scope and instruments can be passed to remove thyroid tissue or nodules   show
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show damage to parathyroid glands, hemorrhage, injury to laryngeal nerve, thyrotoxic crisis, and infection  
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nutritional therapy for hyperthyroidism   show
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The overall goals that patient with hyperthryoidism will   show
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show applying artificial tears, salt restriction, elevate pts head, dark glasses, tape eyes shut for sleep, teach pt to exercise intraocular muscles several times/day  
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results from insufficient circulating thyroid hormone as a result of a variety of abnormalities   show
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hypothyroidism can be two types   show
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related to destruction of thyroid tissue or defective hormone synthesis   show
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show secondary  
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causes of primary hypothyroidism   show
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show anterior pituitary gland or hypothalamus dysfunction  
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thyroid hypofunction on the cardiovascular system   show
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thyroid hypofunction on the respiratory system   show
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show < appetite, N&V, weight gain, constipation, distended abdomen, enlarged, scaly toungue  
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thyroid hypofunction on the integumentary system   show
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thyroid hypofunction on the musculoskeletal system   show
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show apathy, lethargy, fatigue, forgetfulness, slowed mental processes, hoarseness, slow, slurred speech, prolonged relaxation of deep tendon muscles, stupor, coma, paresthesias, anxiety, depression  
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thyroid hypofunction on the reproductive system   show
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thyroid hypofunction on other systems   show
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show myxedema  
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show myxedema coma  
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show infection, drugs, exposure to cold, and trauma  
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show vital functions must be supported and IV thyroid hormone replacement must be administered  
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show TSH and T4  
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show high, low  
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other abnormal labs are elevated with hypothyroidism   show
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show hormone replacement  
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show levothyroxine (synthroid)  
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your assessment of the patient who is suspected of having hypothyroidism should include questions about   show
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show experience relief of symptoms, maintain a euthyroidstate, maintain a positive self-image, and comply with lifelong thyroid replacement therapy  
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teaching for a patient with hypothyroidism   show
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show anticoagulants, digitalis compounds  
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show parathyroid hormone (PTH)  
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the major roll of the parathyroid gland is to regulate the blood level of   show
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PTH acts on   show
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show calcium and phosphate into the blood  
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show increases calcium reabsorption and phosphate excretion  
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show most active form  
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The active vitamin D then enhances the intestinal absorption of   show
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the normal function is when the serum calcium is low PTH secretion _____, when the serum calcium level rises, PTH secretion _____   show
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show hyperparathyroidism  
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show serum calcium levels  
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show hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia  
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the majjor manifestations of hyperparathyroidism include   show
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major signs of hyperparathyroidism include   show
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show renal failure, pancreatitis, cardiac changes, and long bone, rib, and vertebral fractures  
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in patients with hyperparathyroidism PTH levels are   show
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show urine calcium, serum chloride, uric acid, creatinine, amylase, and alkaline phosphatase  
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show relieve symptoms and prevent complications caused by excess PTH  
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the most effective treatment for primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism is   show
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normal parathyroid tissue in the forearm or near the sternocleidomastoid muscle is usually done in surgical therapy for hyperparathyroidism   show
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dietary measures for hyperparathyroidism include maintenance of   show
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show bisphosphonates (Fosamax)  
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show diuretics  
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the major post operative complications for hyperparathyroidism are associated with   show
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show tetany  
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characterized by unpleasant tingling of the hands and around the mouth   show
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If tetany become severe what should be given   show
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nursing interventions for patients with hyperparathyroidism   show
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show hypoparathyroidism  
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show accidental removal of the parathyroid glands  
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severe hypomagnesemia also leads to a suppression of   show
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sudden decreases in calcium concentration cause tetany, characterized by   show
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show decreased serum calcium and increased serum phosphate levels  
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the primary management of hypoparathyroidism are to treat   show
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the patient with hypoparathyroidism needs instructions in the management of   show
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is used in chronic and resistant hypocalcemia to enhance intestinal calcium absorption   show
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show adrenal medulla  
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a rare condition characterized by a tumor of the adrenal medulla that produces excessive catecholamines   show
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the mos dangerous immediate effect of pheochromocytoma is   show
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if pheochromocytoma is left untreated it may lead to   show
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show severe pounding headache, tachycardia w/ palpitations, profuse sweating, and unexplained abdominal or chest pain  
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the simplest and most reliable test for pheochromocytoma is   show
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the primary treatment for pheochromocytoma consists of   show
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show adrenal cortex  
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regulate metabolism, increase blood glucose levels, and are critical in the physiologic response to stress   show
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show cortisol  
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show mineralocorticoids  
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show aldosterone  
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contribute to growth and development in both genders and to sexual activity in adult women   show
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refers to any one of the three types of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex   show
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is a spectrum of clinical abnormalities caused by an excess of corticosteroids   show
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show weight gain  
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the clinical presentation is the first indication of cushing syndrome   show
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show a pituitary adenoma  
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show removal of the tumor  
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drug therapy can also be used for cushing synrdome and the goal for these drugs are to inhibit corticosteroid synthesis   show
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if cushing syndrome has developed during the course of prolonged administration of corticosteroids one of these alternatives may be tried   show
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show adrenal insufficiency  
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the overall goals are that the patient with cushing syndrome will   show
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show S/S of hormone and drug toxicity and complication conditions  
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on a cushing syndrome patient you was to continually assess and monitor   show
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another important focus on a cushing syndrome patient is emotional support because   show
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show Addison's disease  
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show lack of pituitary ACTH secretion  
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In addison's disease all three classes of adrenal corticosteriods are reduced   show
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show autoimmune response  
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show progressive weakness, fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, skin hyperpigmentation, a striking feature on pressure points, over joints, and in the creases  
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other frequent manifestations for addisons disease are   show
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show addisonian crisis  
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show stress, sudden withdrawal of corticosteroids, after adrenal surgery, following sudden pituitary gland destruction  
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manifestations of addisonian crisis include   show
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show subnormal or fail to rise over basal levels with ACTH stimulation test  
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a failure of cortisol levels to rise in response to a ACTH stimulation test indicates   show
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a positive response to ACTH stimulation indicates a functioning adrenal gland and points a probably diagnosis or   show
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show hyperkalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, anemia, and increased BUN levels  
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the mainstay of adrencortical insufficiency is   show
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the most commonly used form of replacement therapy, has both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties   show
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patient with addison's disease teachings   show
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show aldosterone  
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show hyperaldosteronism  
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show hypertension and hypokalemic alkolosis  
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elevated levels of aldosterone are associated with   show
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sodium retention leads to   show
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show hypokalemia (causes generalized muscle weakness), fatigue, cardiac dysrhythmias, glucose intolerance, metabolic alkalosis (lead to tenany)  
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show surgical removal of the adenoma  
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show potassium-sparing diuretic (sprionolactone, amiloride [Midamor]) or aminoglutethimide (Cytadren) which blocks aldosterone synthesis  
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show acromegaly  
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show joint pain that can range from mild to crippling  
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show thickening and enlargement of bony and soft tissues on the face and head  
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enlargement of the tongue results in   show
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show surgery on the pituitary gland  
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clinical manifestations of acromegaly   show
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show hypopituitarism  
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a deficiency is only one pituitary hormone is   show
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total failure of the pituitary gland results in a deficiency in all pituitary hormones   show
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show GH and gonadotropins  
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causes of hypopituitarism include   show
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show hormone levels, CT, and MRI  
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treatment for hypopituitarism is   show
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is associated with a deficiency of production of or secretion of ADH or a decreased renal response to ADH   show
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occurs when a lesion of the hypothalamus, infundibular stem, or posterior pituitary interferes with ADH synthesis, transport, or release   show
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show nephrogenic DI  
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show primary DI  
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DI is characterized by   show
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diagnosis of DI include   show
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show iv fluids, DDVAP (desmopressin acetate), Pitressin, Diabinase, Tegretol, Thiazide diuretics, Indocin  
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show syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)  
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characterized by   show
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show vomiting, abdominal cramps, muscle twitching, and seizures  
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show simultaneously measurements of urine and serum osmolality  
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treatment is   show
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show Diuretics, hypertonic saline, demeclocycline (antibiotic)  
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