Propylthiouracil - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Propylthiouracil (PTU)  Hyperthyroidism CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo CV: edema, vasculitis GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste What is emphysema?  destruction of alveolar wall and of the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate blood What is bronchitis?  - inflammation of the bronchi - thick excessive bronchial secretions Can you cure COPD?  Not curable, but is preventable. Also, can be managed once di...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Propylthiouracil (PTU)question and answers graded A+ 2023Generic Name - correct answer Propylthiouracil (PTU) Trade Name - correct answer Propyl-Thyracil (CAN) Classification - correct answer Antithyroid Drug Route Dosage - correct answer Administered usually in three equal doses every 8 hr. ADULTS: initially, 300 mg/day PO, up to 400-900mg/day in severe cases. For maintenance 100-150 mg/day PEDIATRICS: neonates: 5-10 mg/kg/day; divided doses every 8 hr. 6-10 yr: initially, 50-150 ...

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 ...

The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female with suspected Graves' disease. The nurse should assess this client for: A. Anorexia B. Tachycardia C. Weight Gain D. Cold Skin - B. Tachycardia A 34-year-old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Rapid pulse. B. Decreased energy and fatigue. C. Weight gain of 10 lb (4.5 kg). D. Fine, thin hair with hair loss E. Constipation....

Propylthiouracil (PTU)  Hyperthyroidism CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo CV: edema, vasculitis GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste What is emphysema?  destruction of alveolar wall and of the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate blood What is bronchitis?  - inflammation of the bronchi - thick excessive bronchial secretions Can you cure COPD?  Not curable, but is preventable. Also, can be managed once di...

Pharmacology 2023/2024 HESI PN Specialty V2 Exam 1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an...

PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY PASSED A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication is effective? a) "I no longer feel nervous." b) "I no longer take a stool softener." c) "I have less oily skin." d) "I continue to lose weight." - ANSWER A. "I no longer feel nervo...

Quiz / ATI Questions For Pharm Exam 3 Atoi Pharm Exam 3 2024 A patient is prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following symptoms indicate that the patient's medication is dosed too high? - ANSWER-tremor and palpitations A patient is started on propylthiouracil. What dietary education would you include for this patient? - ANSWER-Avoid foods with iodine

A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of developing which of following adverse effects? Reye's syndrome Visual disturbances Diabetes mellitus Wilms' tumor Reye's syndrome Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has CKF w/ AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of following therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa should nurse inc...