Endocrine Unit<\/p>\n
Chapters 51-52<\/p>\n
Remember that assigned textbook readings should be supplemental to reviewing & studying the Powerpoint presentations. Answers to these study guide questions can be obtained from the textbook chapters, powerpoint presentations, as well as class lectures & in-class activities.<\/p>\n
Chapter 51: Assessment & Management of Patients with Diabetes<\/p>\n
Conditions to Know: Type 1 & 2 diabetes mellitus<\/p>\n
1. Describe the pathophysiological differences between type 1 & type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n
2. What are some signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes? Think \u201c3 P\u2019s\u201d.<\/p>\n
3. What are some risk factors \u2013 modifiable & non-modifiable for type 2 diabetes? See Chart 51-1.<\/p>\n
4. How is diabetes diagnosed? See Chart 51-2.<\/p>\n
5. Identify the different types of insulin \u2013 include onset of action, peak, and duration. See Table 51-3.<\/p>\n
6. What are some teaching points you would want to include while educating patients on insulin administration?<\/p>\n
7. a. What are the signs and symptoms of hypo and hyperglycemia?<\/p>\n
b. What are the common causes of hypo & hyperglycemia?<\/p>\n
c. How are these conditions treated?<\/p>\n
8. What are some of the potential complications that can occur with uncontrolled diabetes?<\/p>\n
9. What are some recommended lifestyle changes for patients diagnosed with diabetes to help better manage the disease and prevent complications?<\/p>\n
Chapter 52: Assessment & Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders (p. 1510-1524)<\/p>\n
Conditions to Know: Hypo & Hyperthyroidism<\/p>\n
1. What are the functions of the thyroid gland?<\/p>\n
2. The thyroid gland uses iodine from the foods you eat to make two main hormones: T3 & T4. Explain how the hypothalamus & pituitary in the brain regulate T3 & T4 balance.<\/p>\n
3. Hyperthyroidism, also known as \u201coveractive thyroid\u201d causes the body to be in a hypermetabolic state, due to the thyroid gland producing too much T4. What signs and symptoms are present in hyperthyroidism that reflect this hypermetabolic state?<\/p>\n
4. What are lab and diagnostic findings for a patient diagnosed of hyperthyroidism?<\/p>\n
5. Explain the nursing care involved while caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism.<\/p>\n
6. What are some nursing considerations & patient teaching for patients taking methimazole or PTU as treatment for hyperthyroidism?<\/p>\n
7. In the case that medications alone do not help manage hyperthyroidism, two procedural treatments are available: radioactive iodine therapy & thyroidectomy (partial or total). Explain what is done during these procedures, as well as the nursing care & patient education that is needed.<\/p>\n
8. What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid storm & what nursing care is needed if this occurs? See Chart 52-6.<\/p>\n
9. Hypothyroidism, also known as \u201cunder-active thyroid\u201d causes the body to be in a slowed metabolic state, due to an inadequate amount of circulating T3 & T4. What signs and symptoms are present in hypothyroidism that reflect this slowed metabolic state?<\/p>\n
10. What are lab and diagnostic findings for a patient diagnosed of hypothyroidism?<\/p>\n
11. What is levothyroxine & what are some important teaching points to include for patients taking this?<\/p>\n
12. What are the signs and symptoms of myxedema coma & what nursing care is needed if this occurs?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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