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BC3 - Endocrine

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Anterior Pituitary Secretes   show
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show Growth Hormone  
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show giantism  
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Too little GH   show
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show Vasopressin or ADH  
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show a potent vasoconstrictor  
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When ADH is released   show
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ADH is inhibited by   show
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Thyroid gland produces   show
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What is the main purpose of the thyroid gland   show
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Calcitonin   show
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The parathyroid gland secretes   show
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show pulls calcium out of bone and into the blood (BREAKS BONE DOWN)  
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show are opposites of each other  
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PTH   show
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show inhibit PTH  
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Low levels of Magnesiuim   show
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show tetany  
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show osteoporosis occurs  
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Cortisol   show
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Cortisol facilitates the   show
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show anti-inflammatory  
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show keep sodium and excrete potassium and hydrogen ions  
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show increase in PTH leads to hypothyroidism  
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show synthroid  
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Exophthalmos   show
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Myxedema   show
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Goiter   show
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Acromegaly   show
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Tx of acromegaly   show
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show Instruct to avoid coughing,sneezing, or straining with BM; elevate HOB 30 degrees; perform mouth care; discourage toothbrushing for 10 days  
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Hypofunction of the pituitary results from   show
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show failure to grow, infertility, or amenorrhea  
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SIADH   show
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S/S SIADH   show
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SIADH patient has   show
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TX of SIADH   show
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show SIADH  
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show reduced ADH (causing inc urinary output)  
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show Polydipsia & Polyuria, low specific gravity, fatigue from nocturia  
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Hyperthyroidism is caused by   show
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show physical effects of hypemetabolism r/t over secretion of T3 & T4; usually occur together in Graves Disease  
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show Autoimmune disease (body attacks self); diffuse thyroid enlargement & excessive secretion; They are thin (hyperthyroidism)  
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Tx of Exophthalmos"Bug Eyes"   show
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show Increased metabolism, Everything racing: ^ HR, ^ GI, ^ nervous - jittery. They are thin  
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show Thyroid Storm  
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show stressors: surgery, infection, trauma  
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show must reduce circulating thyroid hormone; reduce fever, fluid replacement, and eliminate stressors  
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Dx of thyroid issues   show
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Tx of hyperthyroidism is based on   show
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Tx of hyperthyroidism   show
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What drugs inhibit synthesis of thyroid hormones   show
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What drugs are B-adrenergic blockers   show
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show quiets the thyroid gland down and treats crisis by inhibiting T3 & T4  
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Radioactive Iodine Therapy is done when   show
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show calm, quiet room; adequate rest, cool room, light bed covers, exercise large muscle groups to decrease tremors, restrict visitors  
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After thyroid surgery   show
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After thyroid surgery, patient should avoid foods high in   show
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show red food dye, iodate in flour, public drinking sources, kelp tablets (seaweed), milk treated with iodine  
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When patient's return home   show
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show a palpable deformity of the thyroid gland; can be benign or malignant  
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If the radiology evaluation of a thyroid nodule s hot it is   show
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If the radiology evaluation of the thyroid nodule is cold it is   show
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show surgical removal  
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Thyroiditis   show
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis   show
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Hyperparathyroidism   show
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show cretinism- they have a thick protruding tongue, short - limited all their lives  
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Hypothyroidism in adults   show
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S/S of hypothyroidism   show
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show take thyroid replacement like synthroid; must be taken throughout the rest of ones life  
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Hypoparathyroidism   show
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Tx of hypoparathyroidism   show
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Long-term Tx of hypoparathyroidism   show
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show excessive corticosteroids  
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Clinical Manifestations of Cushing's   show
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Diagnostic Findings of Cushing's   show
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Tx of Cushing's   show
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Nursing Mgmt of Cushing's   show
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Pre-operative care of Cushing's   show
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Post-operative care of Cushing's   show
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show Hypofunction of Adrenal Cortex - DECREASED secretion; most common cause is autoimmune  
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show Weakness/fatigue, Wt. loss/anorexia, loss of hair; "tan", low BP, Low Na but high K; N/V/D  
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show cramping/abd pain; exhaustion; profound weakness; lack of interest; inablility to tolerate stress  
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Complications of Addison's   show
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Care of Addison's   show
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show Take Glucocorticoids 2/3 in am - 1/3 in afternoon; Carry emergency kit at all times  
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show Hypertension, Slow healing, Inhibits antibody response to healing  
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