MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen
Questions and Answers
1. What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?): *PT PAP
HOT*
ªPituitar
y
ªThyroi
d
ªPancreas
ªAdrenals
ªParathyroid
ªHypothalamu
s ªOvaries
ªTestes
haracte
2. an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidismr-and is c
ized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos*: Grave's disease
3. *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease*
,ªTreatments: *Treatments*
ªRx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131*
ªradiation therapy
*Nursing Interventions*
ªprovide a calm
environment ªkeep
patients room cool
ªassess pain
ªprepare patient for
surgery ªpost-operative
care ªmaintain a
patent airway
-------- same as hypothyroidism ---------
ªprovide periods of rest
ªcontinuous cardiac monitoring
ªmonitor vital signs
ªdaily weight
ªmonitor I&O
ªmonitor laboratory tests
ªapply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT
ªprovide skin care
4. is considered to be the "master gland" as it ormones
that
,secretes h control other parts of the endocrine system.:
pituitary gland
5. *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªDeficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatenin
g?:
ªACTH
ªTSH
ªare the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in the secretion of vital hormones from the
adrenal and thyroid glands.
6. *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªLaboratory & Diagnostic Tests: Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*)
ªT
3
ªT
4
ªProlactin
ªTestostero
ne
ªEstradiol
Scans (you'll always draw blood work first for diagnostics though)
ªCT/MRI - detect bone or soft tissue lesions
, ªSkull X-ray - detect enlargement, erosions, and calcification of the sella turcica
Questions and Answers
1. What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?): *PT PAP
HOT*
ªPituitar
y
ªThyroi
d
ªPancreas
ªAdrenals
ªParathyroid
ªHypothalamu
s ªOvaries
ªTestes
haracte
2. an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidismr-and is c
ized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos*: Grave's disease
3. *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease*
,ªTreatments: *Treatments*
ªRx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131*
ªradiation therapy
*Nursing Interventions*
ªprovide a calm
environment ªkeep
patients room cool
ªassess pain
ªprepare patient for
surgery ªpost-operative
care ªmaintain a
patent airway
-------- same as hypothyroidism ---------
ªprovide periods of rest
ªcontinuous cardiac monitoring
ªmonitor vital signs
ªdaily weight
ªmonitor I&O
ªmonitor laboratory tests
ªapply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT
ªprovide skin care
4. is considered to be the "master gland" as it ormones
that
,secretes h control other parts of the endocrine system.:
pituitary gland
5. *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªDeficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatenin
g?:
ªACTH
ªTSH
ªare the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in the secretion of vital hormones from the
adrenal and thyroid glands.
6. *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªLaboratory & Diagnostic Tests: Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*)
ªT
3
ªT
4
ªProlactin
ªTestostero
ne
ªEstradiol
Scans (you'll always draw blood work first for diagnostics though)
ªCT/MRI - detect bone or soft tissue lesions
, ªSkull X-ray - detect enlargement, erosions, and calcification of the sella turcica
