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- Diaphoresis (most common)
- Tremors/ shakeiness
- Tachycardia
- Paresthesias
- Excessive hunger
- Anxiety
- Pallor
THIONAMIDES:Methimazole & Propylthiouracil
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, MOA: inhibits the production of thyroid hormone
Nursing: Monitor for hypothyroidism, CBC for leukopenia or
thrombocytopenia, hepatotoxicity
Edu: Therapeutic medication level, report fever, sore throat, jaundice, or
bruising to the provider, dietary intake of iodine
If a patient has cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure is it reversible?
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No
What are the treatments for Hep E?
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- Manage symptoms/ rare
What are the priority nursing actions following a thyroidectomy?
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- Maintain airway patency
- Cardiac monitoring
- Fever control
,Does DI have high or low levels of ADH?
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Low
What insulin are long acting?
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Glargine (Lantus)
Detemir (Levemir)
Degludec (Tresiba)
Iodine Solutions
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MOA: Inhibits the release of thyroid hormone, reduces gland size &
prevents excess bleeding (short-term use only, taken for 10 days followed
by surgery)
Based off the assessment what is the problem, & how do you treat?
Assessment: Confusion
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, Problem: Hepatic Encephalopathy
TX: Lactulose, rifaximin, safety precautions
Diabetes Insipidus
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Insufficient levels of ADH leading to excessive water loss & sodium
retention
Based off the assessment what is the problem, & how do you treat?
Assessment: Large abdomen with fluid wave, peripheral edema
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Problem: Ascites
TX: Treat with albumin, & diuretics
High calorie, high protein
The beta islet cells of the pancreas release what?
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Insulin when elevated glucose levels are sensed