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| How is congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed |
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Definition
| Newborn screening revealing a low T4 and a high TSH |
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| What are symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism in early infancy? |
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Definition
| Large, protruding tongue, coarse hair, lethargy sleepiness, and constipation |
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| What are the outcomes of untreated congenital hypothyroidism? |
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Definition
| Mental retardation and growth failure |
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Term
| What are the metabolic effects of PKU |
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Definition
| CNS damage, mental retardation and decreased melanin |
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Term
| What two formulas are prescribed for infants with PKU? |
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Definition
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Term
| List foods high in phenylalanine content. |
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Definition
| Meat, milk, dairy products, and eggs |
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Term
| What are the three classic signs of diabetes? |
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Definition
| polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria |
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Term
| Differentiate the signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia |
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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) |
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Term
| Describe the nursing care of a child with ketoacidosis. |
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Definition
| Provide care for an unconscious child, admin regular insulin IV in normal saline, monitor blood gas values, and maintain strict I&O |
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Term
| Describe developmental factors that would impact the school-aged child with diabetes |
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Definition
| Need to be like peers; assuming responsibility for own care; modification of diet; snacks and exercise in school |
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Term
| What is the relationship btwn hypoglycemia and exercise? |
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Definition
| During execrise, insulin uptake is increased and the risk for hypoglycemia occurs |
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