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What is another name for pituitary hyperfunction or precocious puberty?
premature puberty
Boys: before 9
Girls: before 8
typically seen with cerebral palsy patients
In DI, is ADH high or low?
low ADH (too much urine excretion)
What is typically the first sign in children that indicates something is wrong?
irritability
What drug is given to suppress urination?
DDVAP (desmopressin; synthetic vasopressin)
What drug is given to reverse the effects of DDVAP if too much is being administered?
chlorothiazide--> Diuril
For DI, give a diet low in ____.
solutes
What needs to be monitored closely in DI patients?
urine output
For nursing care of patient with SIADH what needs to be maintained?
fluid restriction
In SIADH what should be given for hyponatremia if neurological disease is present?
hypertonic sodium chloride solution
For SIADH, what should be given if adrenal insufficiency is present?
corticosteroids
When should medication be given for the treatment of SIADH?
with meals
What type of diet should a patient with SIADH be on?
high in sodium and protein
What type of precautions should be initiated for SIADH patient?
seizure precautions
What are the s/s of hypothyroidism in infants?
prolonged newborn jaundice, poor feeding, constipation, cool, mottled skin, decreased crying
What are the s/s of hypothyroidism in children?
slow heart rate, tiredness, inability to tolerate cold, puffiness in face, impaired memory, depression
What should be given for hypothyroidism?
thyroid replacement hormone
Common signs of hyperthyroidism include:
goiter, skin that is raised, eyes that bulge (exophthalmos)
What are some drugs used for hyperthyroidism?
PTU, MTZ (anti-thyroid medications)
What are some major treatments for hyperthyroidism?
radioactive iodine therapy, thyroidectomy, beta-blocking agents (Inderal)
Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, rapid pulse, dark skin, weight loss, muscle aches, N/V, and cold intolerance are all signs of what adrenal disorder?
Addison's disease
When a patient is hospitalized for Addison's disease, what does nursing care include?
replace fluids and electrolytes, monitor closely for s/s of hypovolemic shock, do not stop steroids suddenly
Hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, fatigue, muscle wasting, moon face, fragile skin are all signs of what adrenal disorder?
Cushing's disease
What is the purpose for giving medication to someone with Cushing's disease?
inhibit production of cortisol
How is DM Type I diagnosed?
elevated BG levels (usually in excess of 200 mg/dL), elevated AIC (greater than 7.0), increased sugar and ketones in urine
What is the only solution regular insulin can be given IV with?
Normal saline; provide D51/2 @ TKO to keep BG from falling to quickly
What is the goal for diet and nutrition in management for DM Type I?
maintain normal glucose levels
AIC levels are indicative if the average blood glucose over the past ___ to ____.
2-3 months
What is the percentage of CHO a diabetic should consume daily?
50-60%
What percentage of protein should be consumed for DM?
10-20%
What percentage of fats should be consumed fro diabetic patient?
20-30%
When should urine be checked for ketones in a diabetic patient?
whenever blood glucose readings exceed 240 mg/dL, when the child experiences unexplained weight loss, or if the child is ill
What is the focus for long-term treatment of diabetes?
reducing symptoms and preventing complications
What is the criteria for Type II DM in children?
BMI >85 percentile for age, and weight plus 2 of the following risk factors: family Hx of type II, race/ethnicity, insulin resistance, maternal history or gestational diabetes
How is diagnosis confirmed for Type II DM?
2 fasting glucose results that exceed 125 mg/dL or 2 random readings >200 mg/dL
In a toddler what is s/s of DKA?
classic manifestations are often absent
What are some common s/s of DKA?
altered mental status, tachycardia, tachypnea, Kussmaul respirations, normal or low blood pressure, poor perfusion, lethargy and weakness
How is DKA diagnosed?
blood glucose of >200mg/dL, ketonuria, ketonemia, pH of the blood (acidosis)
What is nursing care for DKA?
restore fluid volume, return child to a glucose utilization state by inhibiting lipolysis, replace body electrolytes, correct acidosis and restore acid-base balance
What is the nursing care for precocious puberty?
administer gonadotropin-releasing hormone
What are the abnormal lab values associated with Addison's disease?
increased potassium, decreased cortisol, decreased sodium
What medication is administered for Addison's disease?
Solu-cortef (oral cortisol)
What are the abnormal lab values associated with Cushing's disease?
decreased potassium, increased cortisol
Certain medications are given for Cushing's to inhibit _____.
cortisol
What are the 3 p's associated with DM?
polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia
In Type I DM, what is found in the urine?
increased sugar and ketones
What should not be restricted in the management of DM?
exercise
How often should BG be checked for a child?
3-6x/day
What are the four essential physiologic principles for DKA?
restore fluid volume, return child to glucose utilization state by inhibiting lipolysis, replace body electrolytes, correct acidosis and restore acid-base balance