Endocrine System

In this lesson, we’re going to finish out the disorders of the adrenal glands by discussing pheochromocytoma.  We will look at the signs and symptoms, testing, medications and treatments methods that nurses need to be familiar with.  Also, we will

In this lesson, we’re going to continue with adrenal gland disorders and review hyperaldosteronism.  We will look at signs and symptoms, testing, medications and treatments methods. Finally we will go over priority nursing interventions and  client education topics to promote

In this lesson, we’re going to review a type of adrenal gland disorder called Cushing’s syndrome.  We’re going to go over signs and symptoms nurses need to be familiar with in addition to testing used to confirm the disease.  Lastly,

In this lesson, we’re going to review a type of adrenal gland disorder called Addison’s disease.  We’re going to go over signs and symptoms nurses need to be familiar with in addition to testing used to confirm the disease.  Lastly,

In this lesson we will discuss how a cortisol level aids healthcare providers in diagnosing and monitoring several disorders of the endocrine system.  We will also do a review on the function of cortisol in the body and identify nursing

In this lesson we will go over the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels, normal blood sugar levels, and the indications for performing a fasting blood glucose test.  We will also review sliding scale insulin orders used to manage and

What is a glycosylated hemoglobin test? Are we testing for anemia or a blood disorder? Not exactly.  In this lesson we will go over the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels, normal blood sugar levels, and the indications for a

In this lesson we will discuss two types of thyroid hormones, T-3 and T-4 and discuss how they are connected to thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH, levels.  We will also do a brief overview on how elevated or reduced TSH

In this lesson we will discuss a thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH, test and review normal TSH levels in the body.  We will also do a brief overview on how elevated or reduced TSH in the body can affect normal

In this lesson we are going to go over what a suppression test is and how it is used to assess endocrine function.  We will also outline types of suppression tests along with nursing responsibilities for handling specimens.   Learning