WGU D444 Adult Health 1 Questions with
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What are signs of hyperthyroidism?
Weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia, tremors, exophthalmos
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves' disease
How is hyperthyroidism treated?
Methimazole, radioactive iodine, thyroidectomy
What are signs of hypothyroidism?
Weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, bradycardia, constipation
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What is myxedema coma?
Severe hypothyroidism crisis—leads to hypotension, hypothermia, coma
What are signs of Addison's disease?
Hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
What is the treatment for Addison's disease?
Hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone (life-long hormone replacement)
What is Addisonian crisis?
Acute adrenal insufficiency—caused by stress, withdrawal of steroids
,What are signs of Addisonian crisis?
Hypotension, shock, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia
How is Addisonian crisis treated?
IV hydrocortisone, fluids, electrolytes, glucose
What are signs of Cushing's syndrome?
Weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump, striae, hyperglycemia, hypertension
What causes Cushing's syndrome?
Excess corticosteroids (usually from medication or tumor)
What is the treatment for Cushing's syndrome?
Reduce steroids, surgery for tumor
What is SIADH?
Excess ADH → water retention, hyponatremia
What are symptoms of SIADH?
Low urine output, weight gain, confusion, seizures
What is the treatment for SIADH?
Fluid restriction, hypertonic saline, diuretics
What is diabetes insipidus (DI)?
ADH deficiency → excessive urination and thirst
What are signs of DI?
Polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, hypernatremia
, What is the treatment for DI?
Desmopressin (DDAVP), fluids
What are signs of type 1 diabetes?
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, fatigue
How is type 1 diabetes treated?
Insulin therapy
What is DKA?
Diabetic ketoacidosis—hyperglycemia, ketones, acidosis, dehydration
What are symptoms of DKA?
Fruity breath, Kussmaul breathing, abdominal pain, altered mental status
What is the treatment for DKA?
IV insulin, fluids, electrolyte replacement
What are signs of type 2 diabetes?
Fatigue, blurry vision, slow wound healing, infections
How is type 2 diabetes treated?
Lifestyle changes, oral hypoglycemics, insulin if needed
What are signs of hypoglycemia?
Sweating, tremor, palpitations, confusion, seizures
How is hypoglycemia treated?
Fast-acting carbs, IV dextrose if unconscious
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What are signs of hyperthyroidism?
Weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia, tremors, exophthalmos
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves' disease
How is hyperthyroidism treated?
Methimazole, radioactive iodine, thyroidectomy
What are signs of hypothyroidism?
Weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, bradycardia, constipation
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What is myxedema coma?
Severe hypothyroidism crisis—leads to hypotension, hypothermia, coma
What are signs of Addison's disease?
Hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
What is the treatment for Addison's disease?
Hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone (life-long hormone replacement)
What is Addisonian crisis?
Acute adrenal insufficiency—caused by stress, withdrawal of steroids
,What are signs of Addisonian crisis?
Hypotension, shock, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia
How is Addisonian crisis treated?
IV hydrocortisone, fluids, electrolytes, glucose
What are signs of Cushing's syndrome?
Weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump, striae, hyperglycemia, hypertension
What causes Cushing's syndrome?
Excess corticosteroids (usually from medication or tumor)
What is the treatment for Cushing's syndrome?
Reduce steroids, surgery for tumor
What is SIADH?
Excess ADH → water retention, hyponatremia
What are symptoms of SIADH?
Low urine output, weight gain, confusion, seizures
What is the treatment for SIADH?
Fluid restriction, hypertonic saline, diuretics
What is diabetes insipidus (DI)?
ADH deficiency → excessive urination and thirst
What are signs of DI?
Polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, hypernatremia
, What is the treatment for DI?
Desmopressin (DDAVP), fluids
What are signs of type 1 diabetes?
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, fatigue
How is type 1 diabetes treated?
Insulin therapy
What is DKA?
Diabetic ketoacidosis—hyperglycemia, ketones, acidosis, dehydration
What are symptoms of DKA?
Fruity breath, Kussmaul breathing, abdominal pain, altered mental status
What is the treatment for DKA?
IV insulin, fluids, electrolyte replacement
What are signs of type 2 diabetes?
Fatigue, blurry vision, slow wound healing, infections
How is type 2 diabetes treated?
Lifestyle changes, oral hypoglycemics, insulin if needed
What are signs of hypoglycemia?
Sweating, tremor, palpitations, confusion, seizures
How is hypoglycemia treated?
Fast-acting carbs, IV dextrose if unconscious
