MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen

PT PAP HOT* ª Pituitary ª Thyroid ª Pancreas ª Adrenals ª Parathyroid ª Hypothalamus ª Ovaries ª Testes: What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) 2. Grave's disease: an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthy and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* 3. *Treatments* ª Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131* ª radiation therapy *Nursing Interventions* ª provide a calm environment ª keep patients room cool ª assess pain ª prepare patient for surgery ª post-operative care ª maintain a patent airway -------- same as hypothyroidism --------- ª provide periods of rest ª continuous cardiac monitoring ª monitor vital signs ª daily weight ª monitor I&O ª monitor laboratory tests ª apply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT ª provide skin care: *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease* ª Treatments 4. pituitary gland: is considered to be the "master gla cretes hormones that control other parts of the endocrine system. 5. ªACTH ª TSH ª are the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in n of vital hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands.: *Anteri itarism* ª Deficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatening? 6. Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*) ª T3 ª T4 ª Prolactin ª Testosterone ª Estradiol Scans (you'll always draw blood work first for diagnostics tho ª CT/MRI - detect bone or soft tissue lesions ª Skull X-ray - detect enlargement, erosions, and calcification of the sella turcica: *Anterior HYPOpituitarism* ª Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests 7. TRUE! We have very small amounts of testosterone or estradiol no matter if we are men or women.: T/F: do both men and women have testosterone and estradiol? 8. *INCREASED:* ª Prolactin - this might be the answer to the Q ª Cortisol ª TSH ª LH (men) ª FSH (men) ª Glucose *DECREASED:* ª Gonadotropin: *Anterior HYPERpituitarism* (SATA Q?) ª Laboratory Tests 9. ªPrevent infection because they are immunosuppressed ª handwashing: HYPERcortisolism (aka Cushing's Disease) *Priority Intervention* 10. diabetes insipidus: ª *Deficiency of ADH* resulting in large vol urine ª A disorder of the posterior pituitary gland 11. *They are losing a lot of water:* • polyuria • polydipsia • dehydration • fluid/electrolyte imbalance • dilute, low urine specific gravity (1.005) • high plasma osmolarity • output does no