by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
Overview of what will be covered in the Medical-Surgical Nursing Endocrine system playlist. Plus, an Anatomy and Physiology review of the Endocrine system including its key functions.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The main organs/glands of the Endocrine system and the key hormones produced by each organ/gland. Plus, Cathy's silly ways to remember many of the hormones.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
More detail about several important hormones in the body: cortisol, thyroid hormones (T3, T4), growth hormone (GH or somatotropin), estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Includes the function of each hormone in the body and what controls release of the hormone.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
Antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone overview. Plus, the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System explained in detail.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
Important hormones: epinephrine, norepinephrine, calcitonin, parathyroid hormone (PTH), insulin, and glucagon. Includes the functions of each of these hormones in the body, and what controls release of these hormones.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
How the negative feedback mechanism (or Negative Feedback Loop) functions to control the release of hormones in the endocrine system, with an example of a negative feedback loop (release of thyroid hormones).
How the positive feedback mechanism differs from the negative feedback mechanism, with an example of a positive feedback mechanism (release of oxytocin).
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
Important labs to know for the Endocrine system, including the Thyroid panel and Blood Glucose levels. Thyroid panel labs include: T3, T4, and TSH. Blood glucose labs include: fasting blood glucose, 2 hour OGTT, and HgbA1C. Plus, Cathy's silly ways to remember the expected ranges for each of these lab values.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hypopituitarism and hyperpitutiarism. Includes nursing care and patient teaching following a hypophysectomy.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency and Growth Hormone Excess (Gigantism and Acromegaly).
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of Diabetes Insipidus and Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH).
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The primary and secondary causes, signs/symptoms, abnormal labs, treatment, and nursing care of Adrenocortical Insufficiency (includes the ACTH stimulation test). Plus, causes, signs/symptoms, treatment, and nursing care of an Addisonian Crisis (Addison's Disease).
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis (including the dexamethasone suppression test), treatment, and nursing care of Glucocorticoid Hormone Excess (Cushing's Syndrome).
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of Pheochromocytoma and Hyperaldosteronism.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with (primary, secondary, tertiary) hypothyroidism. Plus, the causes, signs/symptoms and nursing care of a Myxedema Coma— a life-threatening condition.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with (primary, secondary, tertiary) hyperthyroidism. Plus, the causes, signs/symptoms and nursing care of a Thyroid Storm (or Thyrotoxicosis)— a life-threatening disorder.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The nursing care of a patient requiring a thyroidectomy. Includes patient positioning, assessment of bleeding, and assessment for signs/symptoms of parathyroid damage (i.e. signs of hypocalcemia). Plus, post-thyroidectomy patient teaching.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnostics, treatment, and nursing care of hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
Diabetes Mellitus pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs/diagnostics, and treatment. Includes important patient teaching regarding foot care and illness care to prevent life-threatening complications.
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
Cathy teaches the risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, treatment, and nursing care of Hypoglycemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS). Includes chronic complications associated with Diabetes
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
Cathy highlights what will be covered in the Immune System playlist for Medical Surgical Nursing. She discusses the difference between innate and acquired immunity, and covers the 3 stages of the body's inflammatory response (which is a key part of innate immunity).
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by Cathy Parkes August 01, 2020
In this video, Cathy covers Acquired Immunity, which includes both humoral and cellular immunity. Cathy discusses B Cell activation and proliferation, as well as important types of T cells. Includes the difference between active and passive immunity, and natural and artificial immunity.
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