Nur 212 Endocrine System Questions With Accurate Answers

NUR 212 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Addisons Disease S/S correct answer ADRENOCORTICOID INSUFFICIENCY
think JFK
slow to respond
depressed
constipation
weak
BROWN PIGMENTATION
DEFINED FOREHEAD AND CHIN
hypoglycemia (due to not enough steroids)


Adrenalcorticoids correct answer androgens/sex hormones (M/F gender)


alpha glucosidase inhibitors MOA correct answer delays carb digestion and
absorption to decrease high glucose levels after meals


As we age, how is our endocrine system altered? correct answer decrease in
hormone levels
decrease in metabolism
delay and decreased release of insulin
decrease in production of liver enzymes


Blood levels in hyperthyroidism correct answer HIGH T3/T4
LOW TSH

,Blood tests for Hypothyroidism correct answer LOW T3/T4
HIGH TSH
*pituitary gland continues to stimulate the thyroid b/c not enough T3/T4


Can hyperthyroidism also come with a goiter? correct answer Yes, dx with
ultrasound


Causes for hyperthyroidism correct answer excess iodine intake
medication
stress
exposure to radiation
eating disorders
pregnancy
autoimmune
smoking
occupational hazard


Causes of hypothyroidism correct answer Radiation exposure
Medication (S/E or not being medicated enough if hypothyroid)
Thyroid surgery
radioactive iodine
iodine deficiency (lack of nutrition)
autoimmune disease (hosimotos)

, Chvostek's sign correct answer CHEEK contraction with touching


CM of Diabetes Insipidus ("Dry Inside") correct answer DRAMATIC DECREASE IN
ADH
FVD
Lots of u/o
Low USG
High serum osmo (hypernatremia, kalemia, calcemia)
very thirsty
tachycardic
low BP
weak/thready pulse


CM of hyperparathyroidism correct answer Hypercalcemia
-bone loss and compression fractures
-loose teeth
-muscle weakness
-constipation/cramping
-depression
-renal failure
-fatigue
-decreased attention span
AT RISK FOR PANCREATITIS


CM of hyperthyroidism correct answer EVERYTHING OVERREACTIVE