Thyroiditis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is hashimoto thyroiditis? correct answers autoimmune disease that destroys thyroid cells by cell and antibody-mediated immune processes What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries? correct answers hashimoto Describe the pathology of hasimotos... correct answers formation of antithyroid antibodies that attack the thyroid tissue, causing progressive fibrosis What are the most common labs found in hashimotos? correct answers elevated thyroid-stimulating horm...

Cells that can recognize altered surface molecules on mutated host cells add "foreign" and move to destroy the cell that carries them are: 1. complements 2. receptors 3. natural killers 4. mediators - correct answer natural killers All of the following are common examples of autoimmune disease EXCEPT: 1. Hashimoto's thyroiditis 2. systemic lupus erythema toss 3. Grave's thyroid disease 4. poliomyelitis - correct answer poliomyelitus Which of the following statements regar...

NURS6550 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023 REAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE 1. Mr. Jeffers was admitted 2 days ago for a carotid endarterectomy. A Foley catheter was inserted intraoperatively and remains in place. His urine output has declined markedly despite continued IV fluid infusion. Today his morning labs reveal a BUN of 19 mg/dL and a creatinine of 2 mg/dL. A leading differential includes: A. Foley lodged in the urethra causing post-renal failure B. Decreased renal perfusion...

Question 14: Incorrect Which group is at the highest risk for urinary tract infection? A. Adult males B. Clients taking diuretics C. Infants and children D. Sexually active women CORRECT ANS: D Question 15 Incorrect An incoherent female client with a history of hypothyroidism is brought to the emergency department by the rescue squad. Physical and laboratory findings reveal hypothermia, hypoventilation, respiratory acidosis, bradycardia, hypotension and nonpitting edema of theface and ...

ABFM ITE 2023 Test Questions With Answers All Correct Persistent HTN is defined as ______. - ANS- HTN despite 3 or more antiHTN rx, including a diuretics HTN + Hyperkalemia + low renin + elevated aldosterone. Dx? - ANS- Primary hyperaldosteronism A ______ would be used to evaluate for a neuroendocrine tumor, which can present as chronic flushing and diarrhea. - ANS- 24-hour urine collection for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) ______ level can be checked if Cushing syndrome is s...

Subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values - TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs - no TSH elevated T3 and T4 Graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct the thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism Skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyroid pt - warm, smooth, moist THIN brittle nails patchy hair loss with fine silky hair clubbing of fingers Skin/hair/nails for hypoactive thyroid patient - dry, thick, inelsastic cold skin THICK, brittl...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A client with thyrotoxicosis is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse would prioritize which finding on assessment? a. Tachycardia b. Agranulocytosis c. Loss of hair d. Skin rash Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, palpitations, headache, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, fatigue, sweating, and flushing as adverse reactions after administering levothyroxine to a client...

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...

MSN 622 Hashimoto Thyroiditis Questions with Complete Solutions (Updated Version 2024) Graded A+

Exam 1: NSG 320/ NSG320 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing I Complete Guide | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Hyperthyroidism Answer: - Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland with sustained increase in synthesis and release of thyroid hormones - Causes: * Graves' disease * Toxic nodular goiter * Thyroiditis * Excess iodine intake * Pituitary tumors * Thyroid cancer Q: Graves' disease Answer: - An autoimmune disease of unknown ...