Graves’ disease Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1.1M4EN2122 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which nursing intervention is a priority for the patient with Graves' disease who presentsto the emergency room with a high fever, extreme tachycardia, sweating, abdominal painand altered mental status?A.Apply a hypothermia blanket or ice packs.A.Begin infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride.B.Administer thyroid hormone medications...

Psychiatric Technician State Board Review Exam The suffix "phila" means. Attraction to. The most common anxiety disorder requiring hospitalization is: Panic Disorder What is the main difference between Depakote (divalproex sodium) and depakene (valproic acid)? Depakote is enteric-coated while depakene is not The medication record reads: "clonazepam 10mg PO TID." What is incorrect regarding this order? The dosage is too high Legally, the psychiatric technician can lead which of the following...

Gynecomastia causes -Aging -Neonatal period, puberty (tall/overweight teenagers) -Obesity Hypothyroidism -85% women -May be due to failure or resection of the thyroid gland itself or deficiency of pituitary TSH Goiter -May be present with thyroiditis, iodine deficiency, genetic thyroid enzyme defects, drug goitrogens (lithium, iodine, propylthiouracil or methimazole, sulfonamides, amiodarone, interferon-alpha, interferon-beta, interluekin-2, food goitrogens in iodine-deficien...

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking PTU. for which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse monitor a. bradycardia b. insomnia c. heat intolerance d. weight loss - a a nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about her medications. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the use of propranolol in the treatment of Graves' disease a. propranolol helps increase blood flow to my thyroid gland b. propr...

NUR 652 Final Exam Study Questions with Answers All Correct 2023. Why are nitrate-free periods every 24 hours necessary for the patient on nitroglycerin therapy? To inhibit the development of tolerance What does a low level of thyroid-stimulating hormone indicate? Hyperthroidism What would be the best option to treat a newly diagnosed patient with a low TSH level with? Propanolol (Inderal) Spironoaldactone (Aldactone) has what mechanism of action (MOA)? Aldosterone antagonist Heparin exer...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts A client with hyperthyroidism presents with a complaint of a “gritty” feeling in her eyes. Over the past week, her visual acuity has diminished, and her ability to see colors has changed. She also has a feeling of pressure behind her eyes. The next step for the nurse practitioner is to: Order a total thyroxine (T4). Correct! Refer the client for immediate evaluation by an ophthalmologist. Order a thyroid ultrasound. Prescribe a beta-adrenergic blocker. The practitioner s...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the calculi? Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled. Withhold thiazide diuretics. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid each day. Increase...

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South University, Savannah NSG 6435 final questions with all verified answers Question 1 (2 points) Which of the following is not found in an adolescent with untreated Graves' disease? Question 1 options: a) Behavioral problems b) Sleep disturbances d) Tachycardia Save Question 2 (2 points) A fifteen-year-old male patient reports a three-day history of sore throat, fever, and malaise. Physical examination reveals pharyngitis, anterior cervical aden...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...