Endocrine disorders

NurseInTheMaking® on Instagram: “Here are some common endocrine disorders! These will definitely pop up on your Med-surg exams & on the NCLEX. Save this post for…”

Use this simple Q&A page over the endocrine system to test your knowledge and prepare you for your upcoming test. Free nursing Cheatsheet included.

How to do I memorize the signs & symptoms of Addisons vs Cushing syndrome? Simply remember “ADDs & CUSH” 🤓📝 Get this new “cheat sheet”…

HypopituitarismHypopituitarism occurs when one or more of the pituitary hormones is deficient. Panhypopituitarism: All 6 anterior pituitary hormones are deficient.Diabetes Insipidus: When the posterior pituitary is affected, ADH is the most apparent loss (i.e., patients have diabetes insipidus).Signs and symptoms: Depend on which hormones are deficient, the extent of the deficiency, and the age of onset.Furthermore, deficiencies tend to develop in this order: Growth hormone, Luteinizing…

What is the difference between Archaebacteria and Eubacteria? Archaebacteria are found in extreme environmental conditions; eubacteria are found everywhere

Many of the more severe or chronic cases of Lyme disease seem to have a lot of similar physiological abnormalities. I remember having some of the blood work forms in hand, thinking, why the hell is…