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When taking medication for thyroid storm make sure the juice is either -
ANSWER-tomato or orange to increase absorption and mask the taste.
Taking propranolol or another beta blocker - ANSWER-is going to slow the heart
rate and blood pressure
What is Glucagon - ANSWER-It is a 50 percent glucose solution and is injectable
form of glucose given in emergency
The adrenal gland consists of - ANSWER-mineralocorticoids that help control the
body's levels of minerals such as sodium and potassium
The cortex produces - ANSWER-adrenal steroids and corticosteroids
The major mineralocorticoid produced in the cortex is - ANSWER-aldosterone
(this helps control the reabsorption of sodium and potassium that the kidneys
excrete
,The most prominent glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is - ANSWER-
cortisol (this regulates the body's stress response, metabolism of food, emotional
stability, and immune response.)
Primary aldosteronism or Conn's syndrome is - ANSWER-excessive aldosterone
levels possibly caused by a adrenal gland tumor
Diagnosis of Conn's syndrome includes - ANSWER-+Sodium
-Potassium
Hypertension
+Trousseau
+Chvostek’s
Treatment of Conn's syndrome - ANSWER-Aldactone which lowers aldosterone
and lowers the BP.
Pheochromocytoma is - ANSWER-a catecholamine-producing adrenal tumor that
leads to a marked elevated BP
*treatment* treating the malignant hypertension with drugs such as sodium
nitroprusside (Nitride) or clonidine (Catapres)
Adrenocortical Insuffiency or Addison's disease - ANSWER-Occurs as a result of
long-term use of steroids or the rapid cessation of corticosteroids. It can cause
sepsis, surgical stress, or hemorrhage of the adrenal glands (Waterhouse-
Frederiksen syndrome)
calcium gluconate treats - ANSWER-hypocalcemia
, Hypoparathyroidism - ANSWER-The parathyroid glands are responsible for
maintaining calcium levels at 8.8 to 10.2 mg/dL. In hypoparathyroidism,
parathyroid hormone levels are insufficient to maintain adequate calcium levels.
The nurse should monitor clients with hypoparathyroidism for signs and symptoms
of hypocalcemia, including muscle spasms, anxiety, seizures,
Type 1 Diabetes is also called - ANSWER-Insulin dependent, since insulin is
necessary for food to be metabolized. *Destroyed pancreatic cells can’t produce
insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes is called - ANSWER-non insulin dependent and occurs more in
pts with obesity and sedentary lifestyles
Define gluconeogenesis - ANSWER-is a process in which the liver continues to
produce glucose which leads to further hyperglycemia metabolic acidosis and
deterioration of the client's health.
Polyphagia - ANSWER-Cellular starvation cause that diabetic to increase food
consumption
An increase in blood sure contributes to what - ANSWER-poor wound healing
Dextrostix - ANSWER-Blood testing for glucose
If the blood glucose is larger than 240 then you must - ANSWER-check the urine
for glucose
Byetta is an injectable medication used for what - ANSWER-Type 2 diabetes