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Temperature main points
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regulated by hypothalamus,
96.4-99.9F/35.8-37.3C range, 98.6F=37C |
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Pulse main points
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average stroke volume = 70mL,
if regular rhythm, count for 30 secs & start c zero, watch rate, rhythm, force, elasticity |
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Resting Respirations main points
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if regular, count for 30 seconds,
adult avg 10-20/min infant 30-40 |
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Hypopituitary Dwarfism
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growth hormone deficieny, delayed puberty, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency
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Gigantism
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excessive secretion of growth hormone by ant. pituitary, increased ht/wt, delayed sexual development, occurs before clsoure of bone epiphyses in puberty
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Acromegaly (Hyperpituitarism)
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excessive growth hormone secretion in adulthood, after normal completion of body growth; overgrowth of bones in face, head, hands, feet, no height change; enlarged organs
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Achondroplastic Dwarfism
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congenital skeletal malformation, converting cartilage to bone; relatively large head, frontal bossing, midplace hypoplasia, short stature, short limbs; often thoracic kyphosis, prominent lumbar lordosis, & abdominal protrusion
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Anorexia Nervosa
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psychological disorder, severe wt loss & amenorrhea; typically adolescent/young females
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Marfan's Syndrome
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inherited connective tissue disorder; tall, thin stature, arachnodactyly (long, thin fingers), hyperextensible joints, sternal deformity, high-arched narrow palate, pes planus (flat feet)
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Endogenous Obesity-Cushing's Syndrome
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Excessive production of ACTH stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete excessive cortisol; wt gain, edema c central trunk & cervical obesity (buffalo hump), & plethoric face (moon); pituitary tumors
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