Hyperthyroidism crisis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

4 things about hyperthyroidism - Graves' Disease Exophthalmos Thyroidectomy Goiter 4 things about SIADH - Increased ADH Can't excrete diluted urine Decreased Sodium (135-145) Increased Fluid Volume 5 things about Adrenal insufficiency - Addison Disease Corticosteroid use Decreased glucose also Increased glucose from steroids ACTH done to see if pituitary gland is functioning Monitor fluids and electrolytes 5 things about Hyperparathyroidism - Decreased bone density Decreased PTH ...

What Diet Teaching should be Included for isoniazid (INH)? - ANSWER-Foods containing Tyramine should be Avoided while taking this drug. What Client Teaching should be included for rfampin (Rifadin)? - ANSWER-***With Inhalation, client should take Vitamin B6*** or eat foods like fortified cereals, baked potato with skin, bananas, or lean meats. When is BCG Contraindicated for TB Prevention? Why? - ANSWER-In clients that are Immunosuppressed. Because this is a Live Vaccine. What Client Teac...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023 A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? A. Remove the client's restraint every 4hr B. Document the client's condition every 15 min C. Attach the restrain to the bed's side rails D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are aggressive B. Document the client's condition every 15 minutes A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory res...

ATI Med-Surg Endocrine TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing the Somogyi effect and takes intermittent-acting insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? A) Move the evening intermediate-acting dose to 90 min. before dinner B) Increase the client's morning caloric intake C) Omit the client's evening snack D) Monitor the client's nighttime blood glucose levels - ANSWER D) Monitor ...

Exam 4: NUR100/ NUR 100 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what is thyroid crisis or thyroid storm? Answer: -a severe and potentially life threatening exacerbation of the symptoms to hyperthyroidism that is usually induced by stress or infection -can occur in patients taking a thyroid suppressing drug Q: patient teaching regarding what foods to avoid taking a medication for the thyroid? ...

Stress typically results in hypoglycemia. Correct Answer-False Stress typically leads to increased blood glucose levels due to the sympathetic nervous system control. What is the most prevalent mineralocorticoid that regulates fluid balance? Correct Answer-Aldosterone The mineralocorticoids (aldosterone is the most prevalent naturally occurring mineralocorticoid) exert a major influence on regulating potassium, sodium, and water balance. Symptoms including severe tachycardia, fever, ...

ATI MED SURG CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST COMPLETE 2023 (Already RATED A+) A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer an IV medication to a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following observations requires intervention by the charge nurse? A solution of 5 mL heparin 1,000 units/mL has been prepared. 59. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure whose telemetry reading displays a flattening of the T wave. Which...

NR565 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - -Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. Skin is cold and dry. hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs. Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold. Mentation may be impaired. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - -Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech Ske...

NR 565 Final Study Guide Latest Update Rated A+ Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose? -TSH - used primarily for screening and diagnosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement therapy -TSH low -T4 normal -T3 is high = hypert...

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - ANSWER - What does HIPAA stand for? Ischemia - ANSWER - A decrease in blood flow in the coronary arteries? Can temporarily or permanently damage the heart muscle by decreasing O2 available to the muscle cells? 1 year- Plavix & Aspirin - ANSWER - If a cardiac patient just had stent placement, how long are they required to be on antiplatelet drugs? What are the 2 drugs they usually do together? Subacute Bacterial Endocarditi...