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medsurgII exam 3 study guide
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- Med-sure II (NSG223)
- Institution
- Herzing University
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EXAM 3 MED SURG II FOCUS POINTSPosterior Pituitary
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stores and releases ADH; is a potent vasoconstrictor
ADDISONS
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TOO LITTLE CORTISOL
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Adrenal tissue is destroyed by antibodies
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Symptoms
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Not evident until 90% of the adrenal cortex is destroyed
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Often pt is in advanced stages before DX is made
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Biggest symptom: Bronze pigmentation of the skin
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Hypotension, hyperkalemia (>145), muscle weakness
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Diet
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Increase sodium (especially in hot weather d/t diaphoresis)
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Limit potassium
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Increase fluid intake
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Diagnostics
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Hyperkalemia (>145)
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Addison’s Crisis
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Acute adrenal insufficiency, pt goes into this when dx isn’t managed
properly
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Priority is to treat pt’s hypoglycemia with 5% dextrose and 0.9%
normal saline together as a bolus (gets pt’s BP and sugars UP)
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RN MGT
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Hypotension d/t hypovolemia (FVD) is a major concern
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Tell pt to keep legs elevated when lying/sitting and to increase
fluid intake
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Treatment
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Glucocorticoids / corticosteroids
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DON'T TAPER THESE
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Mimic action of cortisol / aldosterone which pt is deficient in
CUSHING’S DISEASE
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TOO MUCH CORTISOL
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Caused by excessive corticosteroid administration
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Too high of doses of prednisone, hydrocortisone
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Leads to development of a tumor on adrenal gland which secretes
ACTH (aka cortisol)
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Symptoms
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Hirsutism - excessive growth of dark, coarse hair in a male-like pattern
(in females)
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Diet
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Pts at high risk for muscle wasting and osteoporosis
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Need to be on a high protein, high calcium, high vitamin D diet to
prevent risks from occurring
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Cheese, Milk - good dietary choices for these pts ●
Diagnostics
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24-Hour Urine for Free Cortisol (80-120mcg per 24 hr is normal)
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Above 120 = Cushings
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If borderlining around 120, do a low-dose dexamethasone suppression
test
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Medications
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Ketoconazole
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Take with a full glass of water or acidic juice (fruit juice) and
food
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Antacids and contraindicated, enhances absorption
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Surgical MGT
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Adrenalectomy - removal of tumor or pituitary gland
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Pre-operative care
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Control blood sugar levels
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Stabilize BP
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Correct hypokalemia
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High protein diet
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Teach ab post-op care
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Anticipate NG, CATH, IV placement
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Post-operative care
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AM Urine to check cortisol levels at the same time each
morning in order to evaluate effectiveness of surgery
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Education
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Can’t stop taking corticosteroids abruptly or end up with adrenal
insufficiency, MUST TAPER, this results in extreme hypotension (80/40)
and hypoglycemia
ACROMEGALY
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Excess GH in adults
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Pt’s can develop diabetes (GH antagonizes action of insulin) , watch for
symptoms (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia) which are an immediate concern
GIGANTISM
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Excess GH in children
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Abnormally large growth d/t excess GH in childhood before epiphyseal plates
close
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Involves mainly long bones, children can grow up to 8 feet tall and weight
over 300 lb
ACROMEGALY / GIGANTISM
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Medications
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Octreotide - given IM, into intragluteal muscle, lowers GH levels
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Surgical MGT
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Transsphenoidal microsurgery
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Removal of GH secreting tumor or pituitary gland
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Go in nasally or through upper lip
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Post-operative care
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