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PEDS: METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE DISORDERS
HESI HINTS
11
Nursing
Not Applicable
08/12/2009

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Term
How is congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed
Definition
Newborn screening revealing a low T4 and a high TSH
Term
What are symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism in early infancy?
Definition
Large, protruding tongue, coarse hair, lethargy sleepiness, and constipation
Term
What are the outcomes of untreated congenital hypothyroidism?
Definition
Mental retardation and growth failure
Term
What are the metabolic effects of PKU
Definition
CNS damage, mental retardation and decreased melanin
Term
What two formulas are prescribed for infants with PKU?
Definition
Lofenalax and phenex-1
Term
List foods high in phenylalanine content.
Definition
Meat, milk, dairy products, and eggs
Term
What are the three classic signs of diabetes?
Definition
polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
Term
Differentiate the signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
Definition
HYPOGLYCEMIA:(tremors, sweating, headace, hunger, nausea, lethargy, confusion, slurred sppech, anxiety tingling aroun mouth night mares)

HYPERGLYCEMIA: (polydipsia, polyuria,polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, wt loss, and synocope)
Term
Describe the nursing care of a child with ketoacidosis.
Definition
Provide care for an unconscious child, admin regular insulin IV in normal saline, monitor blood gas values, and maintain strict I&O
Term
Describe developmental factors that would impact the school-aged child with diabetes
Definition
Need to be like peers; assuming responsibility for own care; modification of diet; snacks and exercise in school
Term
What is the relationship btwn hypoglycemia and exercise?
Definition
During execrise, insulin uptake is increased and the risk for hypoglycemia occurs
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