What is essential for thyroid hormone production? Right Ans - iodine
Primary Hypothyroidism is defined as an increase in hormone production by
the pituitary gland. ___________________ is increased, but ____________ does not
respond to it. Right Ans - TSH ; T4
Secondary Hypothyroidism the __________________ is not functioning correctly
and not producing enough ________________. Right Ans - Pituitary Gland ; TSH
Which two drugs can cause HYPOthyroidism? Right Ans - Lithium and
Amiodarone
Hypothyroidism causes everything to slow down and what two other side
effects? Right Ans - Carpal Tunnel Syndrom and Menorrhagia
Name four other SE of Hypothyroidism? Right Ans - Thin Hair / Nails
Edema in body, face, eyes
Deleted DTRs
Goiter
Hypothyroidism Value: _____________ T3 & T4 ; __________ TSH Right Ans -
Decrease ; Increase
Hyperthyroidism Values: ____________ T3 & T4 ; ______________ TSH Right Ans -
Increase ; Decrease
An experienced NP knows that Hypothyroidism is _____________________ and the
patient will require lifelong thyroid replacement drug like ________________ .
Right Ans - Permanent ; Levothyroxine
Levothyroxine requires the prescriber to _________________ and __________________.
Special considerations to start at a higher dose for ___________________. Right
Ans - Start Low and Go Slow ; Pregnancy
How often would you want to check lab values when a patient is on
Levothyroxine? Right Ans - Q 4 - 6 weeks
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