Metabolic/Endocrine Course Introduction
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Outline
The Metabolic and Endocrine Course reviews the major organs and glands involved in secreting hormones in our bodies. Hormones are responsible for regulating nearly every basic function of our body, like our heart rate and processing blood sugar. This course breaks down what happens when each gland is overactive or underactive. We will also walk you through the sometimes confusing condition known as Diabetes Mellitus. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to…
- Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications for a patient with overactive or underactive Adrenal Glands (Cushing’s or Addison’s Disease)
- Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications for a patient with a pituitary disorder (Diabetes Insipidus or SIADH).
- Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications for a patient with hyper- or hypothyroidism.
- Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications for a patient with Diabetes Mellitus.
- Discuss the findings and priorities of care for a patient experiencing an exacerbation of Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetic Ketoacidosis or Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome).
Burn, Diabetes, & Endocrine
Concepts Covered:
- Disorders of Pancreas
- Medication Administration
- Respiratory Disorders
- Pregnancy Risks
- Basics of Human Biology
- Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland
- Integumentary Disorders
- Childhood Growth and Development
- Prenatal and Neonatal Growth and Development
- Integumentary Disorders
- Postoperative Nursing
Study Plan Lessons
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Module Intro
Diabetes Mellitus & Those Dang Blood Sugars! – Live Tutoring Archive
Diabetes Mellitus Case Study (45 min)
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 P’s)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Case Study (45 min)
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Nursing Considerations
Glucose Lab Values
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)
Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)
Insulin – Intermediate Acting (NPH) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Long Acting (Lantus) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Mixtures (70/30)
Insulin – Rapid Acting (Novolog, Humalog) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) Nursing Considerations
Key Nutrients in the Prevention of Chronic Disease
Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro
Metabolic/Endocrine Course Introduction
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Burn Injury Case Study (60 min)
Developmental Stages and Milestones
Different Dressings
Burn Injuries
Burn Injuries