Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro
Master
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Included In This Lesson
Outline
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to…
- Discuss the pathophysiology of adrenal disorders and differences between Addison’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome
- Discuss the impact of ADH on the body and the differences between Diabetes Insipidus and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
- Discuss the pathophysiology of thyroid disorders and the differences between Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Lesson 5
Concepts Covered:
- Disorders of Pancreas
- Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
- Tissues and Glands
- Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
- Terminology
- Urinary System
- Endocrine System
Study Plan Lessons
Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro
Addisons Disease
Glands
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hypoparathyroidism
Metabolic & Endocrine Terminology
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)
Addisons Disease
Adrenal Gland Hormones Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 S’s)
Cortisol Lab Vales
Cushing’s Syndrome Case Study (60 min)
Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)
Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values
Hyperthyroidism Case Study (75 min)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cushing’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthyroidism
Propylthiouracil (PTU) Nursing Considerations
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (SWEATING)
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (MOM’S SO TIRED)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Lab Values
Thyroxine (T4) Lab Values
Triiodothyronine (T3) Lab Values