"MED-SURG 1" ENDOCRINE DEWIT CHAPTERS 35, 36, 37
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
90-95% of Diabetics are which type? correct answer Type 2
a BG of 250 or higher is considered what? correct answer DKA
A complete lack of insulin production. correct answer Type 1 DM
A goiter is formed when? correct answer There is not enough Iodine in the blood
or it is not able to utilize iodine properly.
A pt with hyperthyroidism should consume what kind of diet? correct answer
High calorie with snacks between meals
BG level for a non critically ill pt after meals correct answer equal to or less than
180
BG level for a non critically ill pt before meals correct answer equal to or less than
140
Decreased or the target cells are resistance to insulin correct answer Type 2 DM
Define DM correct answer a systematic metabolic disorder that involves improper
metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins.
Define Exophthalmos correct answer abnormal protrusion of the eyeball.
,Define Hemorrhage correct answer internal and/or external bleeding
Define teteny correct answer involuntary contraction of muscles with
twitching/cramps r/t hypocalcemia
Define Thyroid Storm/Crisis correct answer Manipulation of thyroid gland can
cause large amounts of thyroid hormone to be released in bloodstream, causing
exaggerated hyperthyroid symptomes
Glad that receives communication from the hypothalamus correct answer
Pituitary
HDL levels should be correct answer 40-60
How long after a meal until insulin secretion reaches its peak level? correct
answer 30 minutes
How long until insulin secretion returns to normal? correct answer 2-3 hours
Hyperthyroidism is most common in who? correct answer Women of 30s- 50s
Hypoglycemia is what? correct answer low BG
If hyperglycemia goes untreated what can it lead to? correct answer DKA with
Diabetic Coma
, If pt is critically ill their BG should be in what range? correct answer 140-180
Inner section of the Adrenal Glad correct answer Adrenal Medulla
Lab value of Ca+ correct answer 8.2-10.2
Lab value of Phosphorus correct answer 2.5-4.5
Lab/Dx findings of Addison's disease? correct answer ↓ Cortisol
↓ Aldosterone
↓ Na
↑K
↓ Glucose
Abnormal glucose tolerance test
Lab/Dx findings of Cushing Syndrome? correct answer ↑ Cortisol (a large increase
here)
Dexamethasone suppression test will show continuously high levels of cortisol
↑ Na
↓K
Lab/DX findings of Hyperparathyroidism correct answer ↑ PTH
↑ Ca in the blood
↓ Phosphorus
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
90-95% of Diabetics are which type? correct answer Type 2
a BG of 250 or higher is considered what? correct answer DKA
A complete lack of insulin production. correct answer Type 1 DM
A goiter is formed when? correct answer There is not enough Iodine in the blood
or it is not able to utilize iodine properly.
A pt with hyperthyroidism should consume what kind of diet? correct answer
High calorie with snacks between meals
BG level for a non critically ill pt after meals correct answer equal to or less than
180
BG level for a non critically ill pt before meals correct answer equal to or less than
140
Decreased or the target cells are resistance to insulin correct answer Type 2 DM
Define DM correct answer a systematic metabolic disorder that involves improper
metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins.
Define Exophthalmos correct answer abnormal protrusion of the eyeball.
,Define Hemorrhage correct answer internal and/or external bleeding
Define teteny correct answer involuntary contraction of muscles with
twitching/cramps r/t hypocalcemia
Define Thyroid Storm/Crisis correct answer Manipulation of thyroid gland can
cause large amounts of thyroid hormone to be released in bloodstream, causing
exaggerated hyperthyroid symptomes
Glad that receives communication from the hypothalamus correct answer
Pituitary
HDL levels should be correct answer 40-60
How long after a meal until insulin secretion reaches its peak level? correct
answer 30 minutes
How long until insulin secretion returns to normal? correct answer 2-3 hours
Hyperthyroidism is most common in who? correct answer Women of 30s- 50s
Hypoglycemia is what? correct answer low BG
If hyperglycemia goes untreated what can it lead to? correct answer DKA with
Diabetic Coma
, If pt is critically ill their BG should be in what range? correct answer 140-180
Inner section of the Adrenal Glad correct answer Adrenal Medulla
Lab value of Ca+ correct answer 8.2-10.2
Lab value of Phosphorus correct answer 2.5-4.5
Lab/Dx findings of Addison's disease? correct answer ↓ Cortisol
↓ Aldosterone
↓ Na
↑K
↓ Glucose
Abnormal glucose tolerance test
Lab/Dx findings of Cushing Syndrome? correct answer ↑ Cortisol (a large increase
here)
Dexamethasone suppression test will show continuously high levels of cortisol
↑ Na
↓K
Lab/DX findings of Hyperparathyroidism correct answer ↑ PTH
↑ Ca in the blood
↓ Phosphorus
