NR 328 Pediatric Endocrine Lecture notes (Exam 3 concept)

NR 328 Pediatric Endocrine Lecture
notes (Exam 3 concept)
What type of disease is Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - An autoimmune disease

What should be remembered r./t Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - It is not curable and requires life long management

What cells in the pancreas is impacted by Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Beta cells

What occurs w/ beta cells and Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Unable to produce Insulin

How does the inability to produce insulin impact glucose?
- - causes the body to not be able to utilize insulin

What must Type One Diabetes (T1D) bodies utilize to produce energy?
- - Protein
- Fat

What is the result of the body needing to utilize protein and fat for energy?
- - Results in the production of ketones

What ages are at most risk for Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - 4-6 years of age
- 10-14 years of age

What are the 3 P's of Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Polydipsia
- Polyuria
- Polyphagia

What does polydipsia mean?
- - Excessive thirst

What does Polyuria mean?

, - - excessive urination

What does polyphagia mean?
- - Excessive hunger

What is a weight s/s of Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Unexpected weight loss

What urinary s/s occurs w/ Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Enuresis
- Nocturia

What does Enuresis mean?
- - Bed wetting

What behaviors s/s are r/t Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Fatigue
- Irritability

What head s/s occurs w/ Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Headaches

How does Type One Diabetes (T1D) impact the skin?
- - Causes dry skin

What systemic s/s are r/t Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - N/V

What abdominal s/s occur w/ Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Abdominal Pain

What are the two adverse effects of Type One Diabetes (T1D)?
- - Hypoglycemia
- Hyperglycemia

What are some LOC changes w/ Hypoglycemia?
- - Dizziness

What behavior changes occur w/ Hypoglycemia?
- - Nervousness