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endocrine/metabolic
disorders
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Graduate
07/13/2014

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Term
Addisons diseaese
Definition
adrenal
autoimmune underproduce cortisol and aldosterone
weakness fatigue hyperpigmentation of skin GI distress nausea vomiting weight loss tendon calcification hypoglycemia increased potassium myopathy flaccid paralysis
Term
cushings sundrome
Definition
adrenal
oversecretion of cortisol or long term corticosteroid use
moon face cervical fat pad truncal obesity muscle wasting weakness osteoporosis HTN bruising depression excess facial hair ruddy complexion slow wound healing
Term
hypothyroidism
Definition
decrease thyroid hormone depressing metabolism
DX if TSH elevated
cold intolerance, fatigue, lethargy, HA weight gain dry skin thin brittle hair/nails peripheral edema/neuropathy proximal weakness
Term
hyperthyroidism
Definition
graves disease
elevated metabolism iodine deficiency
DX if TSH low
tachycardia sweating heat intolerance increased appetite dyspnea weight loss anxiety goiter exophtalmia "bulging eyes"
Term
hyperparatyhroidism
Definition
elevated calcium and decreased serum phosphorus
decreased bone strength/density
proximal weakness fatigue drowsiness arthralgia myalgia depression gloce sensory loss osteopenia/fractures confusion memeory loss pancreatitis gout bone lesions call brown tumors
Term
hypoparathyroidism
Definition
removal of parathyroid gland
low calcium high phosphorus
stiff neck muscle cramps seizures irritability depression muscle twitches arrhythmias tingling in finger tips and mouth chvosteks sign"facial nerve twitch or tapping in front of ear."
Term
hypoglucemia
Definition
<50-60
pale cool skin disoriented agitated HA blurred vision slurred speech tachycardia weak shakey loss of conciosness
Term
hyperglycemia
Definition
>180
dry and flushed skin fruity breath frequent urination,thirst, hunger weight loss fatigue irritable blurred vision fungal infections dizziness
no exercise if >250 w/ ketones or >300 w/o ketones
do not exercise at peak insulin
Term
dehydration
Definition
thirst weight loss dry mouth throat face no sweat increased body temp no urine postural hypotension dizziness
Term
fluid excess
Definition
hyponatremia
confusion convulsions sudden weight gain decreased alertness sleepiness anorexia poor coordination warm moist skin hyperventilation edema increased SBP decreased DBP
Term
metabolic alkalosis
Definition
loss of acid or excess bicarbonate pH>7.45
GI suctioning diiabetic therapy consumption of antacids
nausea vomiting diarrhea confusion irritable agitated restless weak paresthesias convulsions slow shallow breaths coma
muscle fasiculations cramping
Term
metabolic acidosis
Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis renal failure diarrhea toxicity pH <7.35
HA fatigue drowsy lethargy nausea vomiting diarrhea muscle twitchs convulsions coma rapid deep breathing
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