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Thyroid primary dysfunction → Located at the thyroid gland Thyroid secondary dysfunction → Located at the pituitary gland Thyroid tertiary dysfunction → Located at the hypothalamus TSH → thyroid stimulating hormone; stimulates uptake & storage of iodine by thyroid cells & release o...

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NURS 611 Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
Thyroid primary dysfunction


→ Located at the thyroid gland



Thyroid secondary dysfunction


→ Located at the pituitary gland



Thyroid tertiary dysfunction


→ Located at the hypothalamus



TSH

→ thyroid stimulating hormone; stimulates uptake & storage of iodine by thyroid cells
& release of T3 + T4



T3


→ thyroid hormone; short half-life; more potent; associated w/ graves disease



T4


→ thyroid hormone; longer half-life



TRH




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→ thyrotropin releasing hormone; stimulates thyrotropin cells in anterior pituitary to
release TSH



Calcitonin

→ secreted by thyroid gland in response to high plasma calcium levels



Thyroid: diagnostic tests


→ TSH, T3, T4, inverted TSH in response to T3/T4 levels, ultrasound, CT, MRI, thyroid
scan(radioactive iodine reuptake)



Thyroidectomy

→ tx for thyroid cancer; modified or radial neck dissection; radioactive iodine to
minimize tumors



Thyroidectomy: PreOp


→ minimize stress/anxiety; no caffeine/stimulants; low-iodine diet; avoid salt, seafood,
dairy, eggs, soy, chocolate



Thyroidectomy: PostOp

→ risk for infection, bleeding, airway, pain management, potential for hypoglycemia,
HOB raised > 30, keep neck in neutral position



Hypothyroid

→ lack of T3/T4; increase in TSH




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