NP235 Unit 6 Endocrine System 2023 Questions and
Answers(Verified Answers)
What is a hypophysectomy?
●or surgical removal of the pituitary gland, is most commonly performed microsurgically
via the nose or at the junction of the gums and upper lip.
Usual Symptoms with Type 1 Diabetes
Extreme thirst (polydipsia)
Frequent urination (polyuria)
Extreme hunger (polyphagia)
Rapid loss of weight
Irritability
Weakness and fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Classic symptoms of ketoacidosis
In an attempt to rid itself of acidosis produced by ketones, the body increases
respiratory rate and depth (Kussmaul respirations).
Acetone, a ketone body, is excreted in the urine, causing acetonuria or ketonuria, and
from the lungs, which can be detected in the characteristic
fruity odor to the breath.
As the kidney excretes excess glucose and ketones, it also eliminates large quantities
of water and electrolytes.
When reinforcing insulin teaching with a client, what would be an example of long
acting insulin?
Examples of long acting insulins include
Extended insulin zinc insulin (Ultralente)
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Insulin detemir (Levemir)
Insulin degludec (Tresiba)
What is the main cause of hyperosmolar state (HHS) in people with DM2?
high blood glucose levels because of illness or added stress, such as infection.
Glucose levels greater than 600 mg/dL are common; in some cases, the blood glucose
can reach well over 1000 mg/dL.
The extremely high level of glucose in the blood causes severe dehydration and
circulating fluid volume depletion secondary to osmotic diuresis.
HHS is different from DKA because a small amount of circulating insulin remains
available, resulting in the absence of ketosis and acidosis
What are the symptoms of Cushings?
They include painful fatty swellings in the intrascapular space (buffalo hump) and facial
area (moon face), an enlarged abdomen with thin extremities, bruising after even minor
Answers(Verified Answers)
What is a hypophysectomy?
●or surgical removal of the pituitary gland, is most commonly performed microsurgically
via the nose or at the junction of the gums and upper lip.
Usual Symptoms with Type 1 Diabetes
Extreme thirst (polydipsia)
Frequent urination (polyuria)
Extreme hunger (polyphagia)
Rapid loss of weight
Irritability
Weakness and fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Classic symptoms of ketoacidosis
In an attempt to rid itself of acidosis produced by ketones, the body increases
respiratory rate and depth (Kussmaul respirations).
Acetone, a ketone body, is excreted in the urine, causing acetonuria or ketonuria, and
from the lungs, which can be detected in the characteristic
fruity odor to the breath.
As the kidney excretes excess glucose and ketones, it also eliminates large quantities
of water and electrolytes.
When reinforcing insulin teaching with a client, what would be an example of long
acting insulin?
Examples of long acting insulins include
Extended insulin zinc insulin (Ultralente)
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Insulin detemir (Levemir)
Insulin degludec (Tresiba)
What is the main cause of hyperosmolar state (HHS) in people with DM2?
high blood glucose levels because of illness or added stress, such as infection.
Glucose levels greater than 600 mg/dL are common; in some cases, the blood glucose
can reach well over 1000 mg/dL.
The extremely high level of glucose in the blood causes severe dehydration and
circulating fluid volume depletion secondary to osmotic diuresis.
HHS is different from DKA because a small amount of circulating insulin remains
available, resulting in the absence of ketosis and acidosis
What are the symptoms of Cushings?
They include painful fatty swellings in the intrascapular space (buffalo hump) and facial
area (moon face), an enlarged abdomen with thin extremities, bruising after even minor
