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parathyroid hormone increases the serum calcium level in all of the following ways
*except--increase production of Ca in bones
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sx of thyroid storm are
*all of the above--CHF, increased temp, tachycardia
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admin of Ca
*all except---rapid infusion
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nursing dx for pt taking thyroid meds
disturbed sleep pattern related to thyroid dysfunction
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admin lypressin (diapid) intranasally
*should not be inhaled
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s/s of hypocalcemia
*all except N&V
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safety precautions to be taken for admin of tracer dose of I131
*no contact with children for about a week
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what s/s assoc with propylthiouracil (PTU) should be reported promtly to dr
skin rash and sore throat
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why would someone receive PTU 100 mg/day instead of 300 mg/day
age
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drug most similar to PTU is
tapazole or methimiazol
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prior to admin thyroid preparations to hypothyroid pts, first
check pulse rate
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hypothyroid pts are very sensitive to
sedatives and hypnotics
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signs that hypothyroid pt is moving toward euthyroid state
increased pulse, decreased weight, and increased strength and endurance
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untreated diabetes insipidus will exhibit
large outpt of urine
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education for hypothyroidism should be instructed that tx may take how long
several weeks before euthyroid
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when admin lugol's solution or a saturated solution of potassium iodide what do you do
hold container, dilute with small amt of liquid
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s/s of iodism
soreness of gums and increased salivation
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I131 of iodism
*true statement--may result in hypothyroidism as long as 10 yrs
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when clients are taking oral anticoagulants and then start on PTU they should do what
decrease anticoagulant
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drug that is used during the tx of a thyroid storm to alleviate adrenergic problems is
propranolol
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antithyroid drugs are unsafe for whom
*not true--unsafe for pregnant women and nursing mothers
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tx of children with growth disturbances using a human growth hormone product
*not true--almost any growth deficiency can be treated with this product
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corticotrophin (ACTH) and pts that are diabetic
*true--diabetics that take ACTH may need to increase insulin
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daily nursing assessment of pts taking vasopressin
daily determination: weight, I&O and BP
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hyperthyroid pts exhibit what sx
*which one---tachycardia
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in monitoring pts on PTU, the nurse must be particularly watchful for what
agranulocytosis
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a reason for limiting the use of iodides in the tx of hyperthyroidism
thyroid escape
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propranolol is used in the tx of hyperthyroidism
*tx of cardiovascular effect
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desiccated thyroid is most likely to cause
hypersensitivity
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does T4 have a longer duration of action than T3
yes
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what is more potent than human calcitonin
salmon calcitonin
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acromegaly
glandular condition that only occurs in adults
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U500 insulin is used
*all except strength of dose --does not cause lipodystrophy
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correct way to mix insulin
*which--draw clear (regular) then cloudy
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what electrolyte disturbance does a person experiencing ketoacidosis have
*monitor for hypokalemia (electrolyte disturbance)
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what are the advantages of using an insulin pump
*include--"on demand" and eat whenever
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mechanism of action of the glitazones
sensitize body to insulin present
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what are some oral combination hypoglycemic agents
*which--glucovance
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sx associated with type 2 diabetic clients
*not a sx--ketosis
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what are the actions of insulin
*not an action--decreased GI absorption dietary glucose
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name some intermediate acting insulins
*which--MPH
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insulin that can be given IV
regular
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common name for isophane insulin suspension
MPH
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sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic agent that has the longest duration of action
diabinese
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major nursing goal in working with diabetic pt is
*self-care
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hypoglycemia in a type 1 diabetic pt is most likely to r/t
diet
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insulin should be _________prior to admin
bring to room temp---to minimize skin reaction
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type 1 diabetes are:
insulin dependent
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if a diabetic is found unconscious from the admin of more insulin than is required to deal with a glucose load is called
insulin reaction
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if a diabetic is found unconscious and the nurse doesnt know the reason why, treat for:
*give sugar (like hypoglycemic)
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glucagon IM should be effective when
initial dose given IM--effective 15-30 min
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teaching for oral hypoglycemic agents
learn self-care
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insulin most similar to human insulin is
pork
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glyburide is a
2nd generation sulfonylurea
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alcohol can cause what kind of problems with a person taking a sulfonylurea
adverse effects
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byetta is
*causes insulin release from pancreas only when serum glucose is increased
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clients who take metformin should be aware that
*should not be given IV contrast within 48 hrs
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