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Nu 155 Med-Surg Exam 2 WithComplete Solution
Myxedema - ANSWER severe hypothyroidism. Edema of hands face and
periorbital tissues
Goiter - ANSWER enlargement of the thyroid gland
tetany - ANSWER tension; prolonged, continuous muscle contraction
nodule - ANSWER a small lump that can be palpated
laryngospasm - ANSWER the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
Cretinism - ANSWER condition of congenital hypothyroidism in children that
results in a lack of mental development and dwarfed physical stature; the
thyroid gland is either congenitally absent or imperfectly developed
thyrotoxicosis - ANSWER excessive metabolic stimulation caused by elevated
thyroid hormone levels
thyroiditis - ANSWER inflammation of the thyroid gland
Goitrogens - ANSWER compounds that inhibit iodide metabolism by the
thyroid gland which suppresses thyroid function
, exophthalmos - ANSWER abnormal protrusion of the eyeball or bulging eyes
associated with hyperthyroidism
Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - ANSWER HIT WHITNEY STANLEY
(heat intolerance, increased appetite, tachycardia, weight loss, systolic
hypertension
Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER cold intolerance, dry skin,
fatiuge, bradycardia, thick or loss of hair, weight gain, constipation
If the airway is obstructed due to a thyroidectomy a patient will experience -
ANSWER Restlessness, increased pulse and dyspnea
Signs of laryngeal nerve damage after thyroidectomy - ANSWER inability to
speak and hoarseness
Signs and symptoms of sever hyperthyroidism after thyroidectomy are -
ANSWER fever, confusion and tachycardia
Calcitonin - ANSWER secreted by the thyroid gland when serum calcium
levels are high; decreases blood calcium levels and limits shift of calcium
from bones to blood
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