Hyperthyroidism crisis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 565 Final Study Guide Exam Questions And Answers All Correct And Verified WEEK 5 ... 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 t...

Med – Surg Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders Question A client has a decreased level of thyroid hormone being excreted. What will the feedback loop do to maintain the level of thyroid hormone required to maintain homeostatic stability? • Stimulate more hormones using the negative feedback system Question A client has been diagnosed with myxedema from long-standing hypothyroidism. What clinical manifestations of this disorder does the nurs...

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...

Endocrine NCLEX questions7. A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors. Based on these assessment findings, nurse Richard would suspect which of the following disorders? a. Diabetes mellitus b. Diabetes insipidus c. Hypoparathyroidism d. Hyperparathyroidism - correct answer D. Hyperparathyroidism is most common in older women and is characterized by...

What is the most commonly used thyroid replacement drug? - Answer-Levothyroxine Why are the adverse effects for Levothyroxine similar to signs of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-We are replacing thyroid hormone and if we see these adverse effects, it is probably because the dose needs to be adjusted to a lower amount What are the most concerning adverse effects associated with Levothyroxine? - Answer-Cardiovascular Half-life of levothyroxine - Answer-6-10 days How long does is take levothyroxine...

NR565 Pharmacology Final Exam Latest Update 100% Solved 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 Skeletal muscles may ...

Addison’s disease is from - low cortisol/aldosterone S/S of Addison's Disease? - hypotension, hypovolemia, tachycardia, low BG, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, fatigue, wt loss, lethargy, BRONZE APPEARANCE why do addisons pts look bronzed? - increased levels of ACTH what is addisons pt at risk for - dehydration, poor perfusion, infection what treatment med for addisons - corticosteroids (infection risk) what kind of diet for addisons pt - high sodium, low potassium pt edu about steroid use...

FNP Review Dunphy-Chapter 17 Endocrine and Metabolic Problems Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications can impact the functioning of the thyroid gland? A. Amiodarone, lithium, and interferon-alpha B. Labetolol, lisinopril, and losartan C. HCTZ, chlorthalidone, and losartan D. Omeprazole, atorvastatin, and lisinopril - Correct Answer ️️ -A. Amiodarone can cause hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Lithium and interferon-alpha can cause thyroid dysfunction. Sho...

Endocrine Disorder NCLEX QuestionsA patient with Grave's dz asks the nurse what caused the disorder. The best response by the nurse is a. "The cause of Grave's disease is not known, although it is thought to be genetic." b. "It is usually associated with goiter formation from an iodine deficiency over a long period of time." c. "Antibodies develop against thyroid tissue and destroy it, causing a deficiency of thyroid hormones" d. "In genetically susceptible persons antibodies form t...

NRSG 3100 Unit 11 Latest Update Graded A+ Hypertension Most common cardiovascular disease Affects 1 in 3 Americans Complex disease- genetic and environmental components Primary and Secondary 90% of Primary HTN cases are... idiopathic 10% of Secondary HTN cases.... have a specific cause that can be identified (Cushings, hyperthyroidism, chronic renal impairment, arteriosclerosis, pharmacotherapy) Complications of HTN Damage to blood vessels, atherosclerosis, kidney damage, reti...