Endocrine system, need help

[linsmirn]

hi all, this is going to be my second time taking the nclex and i feel prepared for it but it's still hard for me to remember the endocrine system, the signs and symptoms and everything else that's part of it. i know that on my first exam i had a couple of sata and some were on the endocrine system for example cushing, hyperthyroid and i got them wrong, because i was missing an answer. i wanted to know if anyone knows of an easy way to remember the endocrine system and its major symptoms

[BrittersRN]

The endocrine portion of HURST is what I really focused on because it was one of my weak areas and it really helped! If you could just some how find this one section of HURST, it may reinforce your understanding.

[joe17]

hi all, this is going to be my second time taking the nclex and i feel prepared for it but it's still hard for me to remember the endocrine system, the signs and symptoms and everything else that's part of it. i know that on my first exam i had a couple of sata and some were on the endocrine system for example cushing, hyperthyroid and i got them wrong, because i was missing an answer. i wanted to know if anyone knows of an easy way to remember the endocrine system and its major symptoms

i hope this helps

some , people, get, colds= s= na+, p=k+, g=glocose, c=ca+

for addison= remember theres is a d(as in addision)so start mnemonics to d as(decrease)

s=decrease p = increase g=decrease c=increase

for cushing= remeber thers is a c (as in cushing)so start mnemonics to c as(increase)

s=increase p-decrease g=increase c=decrease

sounds complicated but it helps on my part

god bless everyone

[Kazza, MSN, RN]

I agree, if you can get the video of HURST for this portion, you wont be disappointed, remember with Addison, you need to 'ADD' Steroids.......

[Liyah24_RN]

Thanks yall for the great tips. I have visit this board everytime and read all the tips and it really is helping to stick in my mind.

[essy2010]

hey could u pleasa could u email it to me too... i failed the exam... my email is [email protected]

[amgresham]

Really good tips, I have a bit endocrine test 2morrow! And these tips helped!:)

[Sugars]

Endocrine system is very complex and difficult for me to understand as well, we are currently on it right now and man does it give me some trouble! But, here is a little tip, once you begin to understand hormones and how they work, the rest of the system will come much easier!

[kinsella]

Hope this will help

Cushings :

SSS are increase (sex, sugar, salt hormones) giving you hirsutism and gynecomastia, hyperglycemia, increase aldosterone (increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion) = Hypernatremia/Hypokalemia, Increase BP

Addisons

SSS are low , low BP, eternal tan (hyperpigmentation) decrease aldosterone = hyponatremia / hyperkalemia

Hope this helps, I'm open for corrections

Goodluck!

[kinsella]

the writing itself will reinforce what you have read, so it would be easier to remember them...

God bless to us all..:)

I agree!! :)