Hypoparathyroidism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Endocrine NCLEX5. Nurse Oliver should expect a client with hypothyroidism to report which health concerns? a. Increased appetite and weight loss b. Puffiness of the face and hands c. Nervousness and tremors d. Thyroid gland swelling - correct answer B. Hypothyroidism (myxedema) causes facial puffiness, extremity edema, and weight gain. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) include an increased appetite, weight loss, nervousness, tremors, and thyroid gland enlargement (go...

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? a) Stimulate more hormones using the negative feedback system b) The feedback loop will be unable to perform in response to low levels of thyroid hormone. c) Produce a new hormone to try and regulate the thyroid function d) Stimulate more hormones using the positive feedback system - ️️Stimulate more hormones...

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? a) Stimulate more hormones using the negative feedback system b) The feedback loop will be unable to perform in response to low levels of thyroid hormone. c) Produce a new hormone to try and regulate the thyroid function d) Stimulate more hormones using the positive feedback system - ️️Stimulate more hormones...

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 ...

Exam 1: NUR 3219C (Latest Update) Adult Acute Conditions | Exam Prep Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: A characteristic common to all hormones is that they a. circulate in the blood bound to plasma proteins. b. influence cellular activity of specific target tissues. c. accelerate the metabolic processes of all body cells. d. enter a cell and change the cell's metabolism or gene expression. Answer: b. influence cellular activity of specific target tissues...

Final Exam: FNP654/ FNP 654 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Primary Care II Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A - GCU Q: T or F: Xray findings associated with Paget's disease can show enlargement of bone and specific deformities (long bone bowing) Answer: T Q: Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome include Answer: Amenorrhea Q: T or F: Pituitary tumor resection may be first line treatment for Cushing's Syndrome if indicated Answer: T...

NUR 101 TEST #3The nurse has received an order to remove a Foley catheter. The nurse understands the most important step in catheter removal is? Select one: a. Deflate the balloon before removal b. Assure the client is in an upright position c. Assure the urinary drainage bag is below the bladder d. Measure the urine output before removal - correct answer a. Deflate the balloon before removal A client has been admitted to the Med-Surg unit and has been diagnosed with Grave's Disease. Wh...

Hormone secretion does what when circulating levels drop? increase Elevation of T3 T4 levels being released means TSH levels drop How would you palpate and assess a tumor on the thyroid? ISTHMUS. Stand behind the pt (posterior approach) and palpate anterior neck below chricoid cartilage and have the patient swallow. What is the best indication to determine if someone has hypothyroidism TSH level (high) What would be the difference between thyroid storm and hyperth...

APHY 102 Final Exam Questions and Answers 2024 A hormone is a secreted molecule that is carried in the bloodstream to where it acts on target cells that bear specific receptors for that hormone. - True - False True Maxwell has a very high metabolic rate, is skinny, and has protruding eyes. These are symptoms of -Hyperthyroidism -Hypothyroidism -hyperparathyroidism -hypoparathyroidism hyperthyroidism Steroid hormones diffuse through cell membranes, then bind with receptors, whe...

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS premenstrual dysphoric disorder - an emotional disorder marked by repeated episodes of significant depression, anger, irritability, fatigue during the week before menstruation and resolves after dysfunctional uterine bleeding - a condition characterized by abnormal bleeding often due to an imbalance in hormone level changes. Longer exposure to estrogen results in greater thickness of the endometrium and heavy bleeding...