NSG 210 Metabolism and Addiction 4 things about hyperthyroidism - Graves' Disease Exophthalmos Thyroidectomy Goiter 4 things about SIADH - Increased ADH Can't excrete diluted urine Decreased Sodium (135 -145) Increased Fluid Volume 5 things about Adrenal insufficiency - Addison Disease Corticosteroid use Decreased glucose also Increased glucose from steroids ACTH done to see if pituitary gland is functioning Monitor fluids and electrolytes 5 things about Hyperparathyroidism - Decreased bone density Decreased PTH Kidney stones No symptoms Increase mobility 5 things about hypoparathyroidism - Tetany Trousseau and Chvostek sign Caused by autoimmune and Vit D deficit Hypocalcemia Calcium Gluconate Addison's Disease - adrenocortical insufficiency due to the destruction or dysfunction of the entire adrenal cortex. Addison's Disease signs/symptoms - Muscle weakness Anorexia GI symptoms Fatigues Dark pigmentation of skin and mucosa Hypotension Low blood glucose Low serum sodium High serum potassium Apathy Emotional lability Confusion Addisonian crisis - adrenal crisis or acute adrenal insufficiency. It is a rare and potentially fatal condition where the adrenal glands stop working properly and there is not enough cortisol in the body. Addisonian crisis diagnostic tests - Adrenocortical hormone levels ACTH levels ACTH stimulation test Adrenal glands - sit on top of the kidneys cortex lines medulla in middle
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