MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen with 100% Verified Solutions

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen with 100% Verified Solutions What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) -Answer-*PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* -Answer-Grave's disease *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease* ▪ Treatments -Answer-*Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131* ▪ radiation therapy *Nursing Interventions* ▪ provide a calm environment ▪ keep patients room cool ▪ assess pain ▪ prepare patient for surgery ▪ post-operative care ▪ maintain a patent airway -------- same as hypothyroidism --------- ▪ provide periods of rest ▪ continuous cardiac monitoring ▪ monitor vital signs ▪ daily weight ▪ monitor I&O ▪ monitor laboratory tests ▪ apply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT ▪ provide skin care _________ is considered to be the "master gland" as it secretes hormones that control other parts of the endocrine system. -Answer-pituitary gland *Anterior HYPOpituitarism* ▪ Deficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatening? -Answer-▪ ACTH ▪ TSH ▪ are the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in the secretion of vital hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands. *Anterior HYPOpituitarism* ▪ Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests -Answer-Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*) ▪ T3 ▪ T4 ▪ Prolactin ▪ Testosterone ▪ Estradiol Scans (you'll always draw blood work first for diagnostics though) ▪ CT/MRI - detect bone or soft tissue lesions ▪ Skull X-ray - detect enlargement, erosions, and calcification of the sella turcica T/F: do both men and women have testosterone and estradiol? -Answer-TRUE! We have very small amounts of testosterone or estradiol no matter if we are men or women. *Anterior HYPERpituitarism* (SATA Q?) ▪ Laboratory Tests -Answer-*INCREASED:* ▪ Prolactin - this might be the answer to the Q ▪ Cortiso