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peds unit 8 ENDOCRINE and HEENT
Congenital Endocrine Disorders
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
04/29/2011

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Term

Hypothyroidism

deff

Definition
< hormone than needed for metabolic needs
Term

Hypothyroidism

Occurence

Definition
1/4000 births
Term

Congenital

Hypothyroidism

 

most common in wich gender?

Definition

Twice as common in females, Down syndrome

Term

Congenital

Hypothyroidism

is caused by......

Definition

Gene mutation, recessive trait, or failure of CNS feedback system

Term

Congenital

Hypothyroidism

is diagnosed by...

Definition

T4 test in neonatal period

Term

Congenital

Hypothyroidism: S/S 

Definition

lHypotonia

    Lethargy (excessive sleepiness)

             Prolonged jaundice

      Constipation

      Feeding problems

      Cool extremities

      Hoarse cry

             Distended abdomen

      Bradycardia

lMay appear puffy & pale

Term

Congenital

Hypothyroidism: Treatment

Definition

replace hormone : Synthroid

Term

Pediatric Hyperthyroidism

Definition

↑ in level of thyroid hormones

Term

Pediatric Hyperthyroidism

Occurence 

Definition

8/1,000,000, mostly in teen girls

2nd to Grave’s disease

Term

Grave’s disease

Definition
Autoimmune disorder, antibodies attack thyroid
Term
Congenital hyperthyroidism is found in..... 
Definition
infants of mothers with Graves disease
Term

Hyperthyroidism:  Signs & Symptoms

Definition

lEnlarged, non-tender thyroid (goiter)

lExophthalmos, eyelid lag

lTachycardia, tremors

lNervousness, restlessness, irritability

lIncreased appetite, weight loss

lEasy fatigue

 

Term

Hyperthyroidism: Treatment

Definition

Goal - inhibit excess release thyroid hormones

Anti-thyroid drug therapy

Radiation therapy

Surgery

Term

PKU:  Phenylketonuria

Definition

Inherited - stops metabolism of protein “phenylalanine”

Phenylalanine collects in organs & brain - damages

Term

PKU:  Phenylketonuria

Occurence 

Definition
1/10-25,000 births
Term

PKU:  Phenylketonuria S/S

Definition

Baby appears normal at birth, then:

 feeding difficulties

 musty body & urine odor

 seizures

 hyperactivity

 irritability

 rash

Term

 

PKU:  Phenylketonuria

 

_________ _________  occurs if levels are not ↓

 

Definition
Mental retardation
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