Question

please use complete sentences.

Choose one of the following topics and answer the following questions. Please have at least one student responding to each topic. Post your reply to a disorder that you did not post initially.

Thyroid Dysfunction

Adrenal Gland Dysfunction

Antidiuretic Hormone Dysfunction

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)

• Describe the pathophysiology of the disorders.
• What complications can occur with each disorder?
• What is the treatment of choice for each disorder?
• Give three teaching points for patients with each disorder.

Answer 1

1. Pathophysiology of thyroid gland dysfunction:
Thyroid gland produces calcitonin. When there is a dysfunction there is an increase in calcium excretion in kidney, calcium deposition in bones, increase calcium levels in blood.
2. Complications of thyroid dysfunction are:
• Eye problems
• Heart problems
• Osteoporosis
• Red swollen skin
• Thyrotoxic crisis
• High cholesterol
• Nerve damage
• Infertility
• Birth defects
• Miscarriage
• Mental health issues
• Myxedema
3. The treatment for thyroid dysfunction are:
• Radioactive iodine
• Antithyroid drugs
• Surgery
4. Teaching points are:
• Eat well and exercise
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Stress management
• Get a good sleep