NR507 Edapt Thyroid gland disorders |
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A young adult female presents with Dietary Intake-looking for increased or decreased
complaints of menstrual irregularities, iodine intake
joint pain, muscle weakness, and
swelling in the neck. Assessment
findings include exophthalmos and
pretibial myxedema. Based on these
findings, the nurse practitioner (NP)
should complete a focused
assessment to learn more about the
client's choices related to which of
the following?
Physical activity
Dietary intake
Use of vitamin supplements
Daily caffeine consumption
Test for primary hypothyroidism TSH, T3, T4
Common cause of Hypothyroidism Hashimotos Thyroiditis
Which of the following hormone T4, T3
levels are elevated with primary
hypothyroidism
, Which of the following statements Decrease synthesis of thyroid hormones
best describes the mechanism of
action of hyperthyroid medications
Laboratory testing includes thyroid- A low TSH with an elevated T3 and T4 indicates
stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in primary hyperthyroidism.
combination with thyroxine (T4) and A high TSH with an elevated T3 and T4 indicates
triiodothyronine (T3). secondary hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following signs or A,B,C,F
symptoms suggest a diagnosis of
hyperthyroidism? Select all that
apply.
a-Exophthalmos
b-Weight loss
c-Increased appetite
d-Lack of thirst
e-Decreased urine output
f-Heat intolerance
Primary hypothyroidism Characteristics: Dysfunction is in the thyroid gland,
resulting in decreased production of thyroid
hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
The pituitary and hypothalamus function correctly,
causing increased thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH) and/or thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH).
Secondary hypothyroidism Characteristics: Dysfunction is in the pituitary gland
or hypothalamus, leading to a decreased
stimulation of the thyroid gland and subsequent
reduction in thyroid hormone production.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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Terms in this set (23)
A young adult female presents with Dietary Intake-looking for increased or decreased
complaints of menstrual irregularities, iodine intake
joint pain, muscle weakness, and
swelling in the neck. Assessment
findings include exophthalmos and
pretibial myxedema. Based on these
findings, the nurse practitioner (NP)
should complete a focused
assessment to learn more about the
client's choices related to which of
the following?
Physical activity
Dietary intake
Use of vitamin supplements
Daily caffeine consumption
Test for primary hypothyroidism TSH, T3, T4
Common cause of Hypothyroidism Hashimotos Thyroiditis
Which of the following hormone T4, T3
levels are elevated with primary
hypothyroidism
, Which of the following statements Decrease synthesis of thyroid hormones
best describes the mechanism of
action of hyperthyroid medications
Laboratory testing includes thyroid- A low TSH with an elevated T3 and T4 indicates
stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in primary hyperthyroidism.
combination with thyroxine (T4) and A high TSH with an elevated T3 and T4 indicates
triiodothyronine (T3). secondary hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following signs or A,B,C,F
symptoms suggest a diagnosis of
hyperthyroidism? Select all that
apply.
a-Exophthalmos
b-Weight loss
c-Increased appetite
d-Lack of thirst
e-Decreased urine output
f-Heat intolerance
Primary hypothyroidism Characteristics: Dysfunction is in the thyroid gland,
resulting in decreased production of thyroid
hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
The pituitary and hypothalamus function correctly,
causing increased thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH) and/or thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH).
Secondary hypothyroidism Characteristics: Dysfunction is in the pituitary gland
or hypothalamus, leading to a decreased
stimulation of the thyroid gland and subsequent
reduction in thyroid hormone production.
