List & briefly describe the hormones found in each location: Anterior Pituitary: Posterior Pituitary: Thyroid: Adrenal Medulla: Adrenal Cortex:

Question Answered step-by-step List & briefly describe the hormones found in each location:➔    Posterior Pituitary:➔    Thyroid:➔    Anterior Pituitary:➔    Adrenal Medulla:➔    Adrenal Cortex:➔    Pancreas:➔    Gonads:◆     Men: ◆     Women:How are lipid-soluble hormones different from water-soluble hormones? (aside from water-soluble hormones are not soluble in lipids)Summarize negative feedback regulation and list examples:Summarize positive feedback regulation and list examples:How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) work to increase calcium levels?How does calcitonin work to decrease calcium levels?What are the six key subjective questions asked to detect potential endocrine disorders? What are the six key labs to check to detect potential endocrine disorders?       9.   Compare and contrast Type 1 Vs Type 2 DiabetesWhat is the normal glucose range?      11. What is the function of insulin?a.     What does “insulin dependent tissue” mean? What are examples?     12. What is actually happening when a patient with T2DM is “insulin resistant”?     13. What is gestational diabetes?  What are the risks to mom & baby?     14. Explain each of the four methods that diabetes can be diagnosed?     15.  List the five different types of insulin, their drug names, onset, peak, & durations.     16. When should rapid acting insulin be administered?    17. When should short acting insulin be administered?    18. Why is it unlikely for a patient to experience hypoglycemia from long-acting insulin?    19. Compare & contrast the Somogyi effect & the dawn phenomenon.     20.  Describe how the following medications work in the body (mechanism of action) & list examples:            a.     Biguanides:b.     Meglitinides (ginides):c.      Sulfonylureas:d.     Thiazolidinediones:e.     Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors:f.      Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists:       21. What are the 6 drug alerts for Metformin?     22.  Summarize teaching points for exercise in a diabetic patient.    23.  Compare & contrast hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.Compare & contrast diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemia syndrome (HHS) Explain the following complications of diabetes & how to monitor for it:            a.  Retinopathy:            b.  Nephropathy:            c.  Cardiovascular Disease:            d.  Neuropathy:                        I. Describe foot care education for patients/caregivers   26. Describe delegation for patients with DM between RN, LPNs, and UAPs:a.     RNb.     LPN:c.      UAP:Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems27.  Describe the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment for the following disorders & answer the specific questions below.a.     Acromegaly i.     Explain the OGTT test used for diagnosis ii.     What does the treatment involve if the entire pituitary gland is removed?1.     Describe monitoring for a patient who had a transphenoidal hypophystectomy   iii.     What is the primary drug used to treat this condition if surgery/radiation doesn’t work?b.     Hypopituitarismc.      Hyperaldosteronism     i.     What are the hallmark signs of this condition?     ii.     What happens to the sodium and potassium balance within the body?d.     Pheochromocytoma       i.     What are the hallmark signs of this condition?      ii.     What is the most reliable diagnostic test for this condition?28.  Compare & contrast SIADH & diabetes insipidus (DI)Compare & contrast hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism27.  Describe the four different types of thyroid cancer. Which one is the most aggressive?a.     Papillary:b.     Follicular:c.      Medullary:d.     Anaplastic:28.  Describe the care for a thyroidectomy patient. What are your top priorities?Compare & contrast hypoparathyroidism & hyperparathyroidismCompare & contrast Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease & adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison’s disease)27.  Summarize effects & side effects of corticosteroids. a.     Why does hypertension occur? Health Science Science Nursing NR 325 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)