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30 Cards in this Set
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what are the main disorders in Hyperthyroidism
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Graves Disease and thyrotoxic crisis
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what type of response is hyperthyroidism caused by
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Autoimmune response
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Addison's disease
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autoimmune destruction of adrenal glands that causes deficient production of corticosteroids and mineral corticoid hormones
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Addisonian crisis
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acute deficiency of cortisol that causes a life-threatening condition
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Cushing's syndrome
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results from excessive production of corticosteroids from the adrenal glands
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Diabetes insipidus
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excessive urination caused by a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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Goiter
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enlargement of the thyroid gland
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Hirsutism
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excessive hair growth or hair growth in unusual places, such as facial hair on women
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Myxedema coma
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life-threatening form of hypothyroidism
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tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes an increased release of catecholamines
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Pheochromocytoma
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Tetany
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continuous spasm of the muscles; symptom complex of increased neuromuscular excitability associated with decreased ionized calcium levels
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Thyroidectomy, subtotal
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partial removal of the thyroid gland
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Thyroid crisis (thyroid storm)
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extreme state of hyperthyroidism
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Thyroid crisis (thyroid storm)
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extreme state of hyperthyroidism
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Thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm)
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extreme state of hyperthyroidism
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Somogyi effect
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early morning hyperglycemia after an episode of hypoglycemia at night
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polyuria
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excessive urine output
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Polyphagia
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excessive hunger
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Polydipsia
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excessive thirst
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Microalbuminuria
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presence of small amounts of albumin in the urine
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Ketosis
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build-up of ketones in the body
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Ketonuria
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presence of ketones in the urine
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Hypoglycemia
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low blood glucose level
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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
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life-threatening illness occurring in type 2 diabetics, characterized by hyperglycemia, severe dehydration, and coma
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Hyperglycemia
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high blood glucose level
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Glycosuria
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presence of glucose in the urine
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Gangrene
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tissue death from reduced or absent blood supply
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
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life-threatening illness occurring in type 1 diabetics, characterized by hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and coma
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Diabetes mellitus
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chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism
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Dawn phenomenon
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rise in blood glucose levels between 5 and 8 am
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