Pathophysiology for Nurses II
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Galen
Question:
SATA labs for cushings
Answer:
Hyperglycemia
Hypokalcemia
Hypertension
,Question:
Cushings causes and patho
Answer:
Primary -----> Adrenal adenoma
Secondary -----> Hyperfunction of pituitary
Question:
Hypothyroidism secondary and primary causes with S/S
Answer:
Primary: low to no T3 or T4 production.
Secondary: Hypo secretion of TSH due to Severe head trauma
Cranial neoplasms or irradiation
Brain infections
CM:
Fatigue
Weight Gain
Cold Intolerance
Heavy Menses
Goiter
Bradycardia
Confusion
Especially with Hashimoto's
,Question:
ACTH test interpretation
Answer:
If it is elevated at time of reading,
Question:
Addisons secondary and primary causes
Answer:
Primary: insufficient cortisol levels
Secondary: Tumor or trauma
Question:
Calcitonin
Answer:
decreases blood calcium levels
released from the parathyroid gland
, Question:
Hyperthyroidism pathology
Answer:
excessive T3 or T4 production
its rare, but it can be due to carcinomas on the thyroid gland
Question:
Graves disease labs and complaints from patient
Answer:
Elevated T3 and T4 due to release of stored
Headaches when in the sun or direct sunlight. They become photosensitive
Question:
intrinsic malfunction of the hormone-producing target gland
Answer:
Primary endocrine disorder