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| Acromegaly - post op (transphenoidal hypophysectomy) nasal packing, no coughing etc, no brusing teeth, neuro checks, emo sup/pt teach |
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| emotional support, pt/family teaching |
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| SIADH - daily weights, I&O, neuro checks, seizure precautions, flat position |
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| Diabetes Insipidus - free access to fluids, close I&O, wts, vitals, labs |
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| Hypersecretion of T3/T4, TSH |
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Definition
| Graves Disease/Thyroid Storm - cool temp, vitals, fluids, O2, avoid foods with PO3(dairy) |
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| Hyposecretion of T3/T4, TSH |
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Definition
| keep warm, O2, monitor vitals, encourage rest |
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| ^Ca in blood. restrict ca intake, medicate properly |
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Definition
| low Ca in blood - high ca low po3 diet, check Chvostek's and Trousseau's sign |
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| Hypersecretion of Glucocorticoids, Corticosteriods |
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Definition
| Cushing's - pre-post-op care, medication teaching, emo support |
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Term
| Hyposecretion of Glucocorticoids, Corticosteriods |
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Definition
| Addison's Disease - monitor for shock (Addisonian crisis), fluids, rest, monitor for mental status changes |
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| Hypersecretion of Aldosterone |
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Definition
| Monitor BP, elevated Na, low K, (hypokalemia and alkalosis), water balance |
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