Family Nurse Practitioner- Endocrine system questions with correct answers

What is the Somogyi phenomenon (somogyi effect)? CORRECT ANSWER Hypoglycemia in the am around 2 - 3 am with the body compisating by excreting more glucogon and causing the patient to be hyperglycemic in the morning. This can be caused by to much insulin in the evening (or missing a meal or snack in the evening). Addison disease symptoms CORRECT ANSWER Hyponatremia (craving salt), Hyperkalemia (potassium retention), Hypogylcemia, dark pigmentation, decreased resistance to stress, fractures, alopecia, Weight loss, GI distress. Myxedema CORRECT ANSWER Patients with severe HYPOthyroidism. A Medical Emergency. Thickened skin. Tx high dose of thyroid hormone. Thyroid storm CORRECT ANSWER a relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism Cushing's syndrome CORRECT ANSWER a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol High TSH and a Low T4 CORRECT ANSWER Hypothyroidism - Start patient on Synthroid Normal A1C level CORRECT ANSWER 6