MVU Nurs 623 Exam 2 questions and answers Graded A+

Alopecia Gynecomastia Increased neck mass Polydipsia Polyphagia Polyuria Unexplaned weight gain/loss Organize endocrine disorders -ANSWER- Glandular Disorders Thyroid parathyroid pituatary adrenal Diabetes DM1 DM@ hypoglycemia Metabolic disorders Obesity Gout Pituatary gland -ANSWER- the endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, it regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands. When thyroid hormone levels in the blood are low, the pituitary releases more TSH. When thyroid hormone levels are high, the pituitary decreases TSH production. When theres a problem in the pituatary you will see tsh and T4 both down. How to differentiate hypothyroid and hyperthyroidism. -ANSWER- What differentiates one from the other •Causes •Clinical presentation •Diagnostic tests •Treatment Hyperthyroidism -ANSWER- •Excess secretion & synthesis of one or both: Thyroxine (t4) triiodothroinine (t3) Long term effects without treatment: Heart disease osteoporosis Mental