NR 565 – Final Exam: Advanced Pharmacology
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Signs and symptoms of Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless.
hypothyroidism Skin is cold and dry.
hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs.
Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The
patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold.
Mentation may be impaired.
Signs and symptoms of Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina
hyperthyroidism Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and
rapid speech
Skeletal muscles may weaken and atrophy
Metabolic rate is raised, resulting in increased
heat production, increased body temperature,
intolerance to heat, and skin that is warm and
moist
Weight loss occurs if caloric intake fails to match
the increase in metabolic rate
Severe hypothyroidism Myxedema
, Hypothyroid Treatment Levothyroxine is the drug of choice for most
patients who require thyroid hormone
replacement.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Resolution of signs and symptoms of
Therapeutic Goal hypothyroidism and restoration of normal
laboratory values for serum thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (T4).
Major forms of hyperthyroidism Graves disease and toxic nodular goiter (also
known as Plummer disease).
Graves Disease Most common cause of excessive thyroid
hormone secretion
What adjunctive therapy is good to β-Blockers and nonradioactive iodine may be
prescribe to control symptoms of used as adjunctive therapy.
hyperthyroidism other than thyroid β-Blockers suppress tachycardia by blocking β-
specific medications? receptors on the heart.
Nonradioactive iodine inhibits synthesis and
release of thyroid hormones.
Monitoring needs and intervals for Check TSH 6-8 weeks after initiating therapy and
Levothyroxine after any dosage change.
Check TSH at least once a year after serum TSH is
stabilized.
Hyperthyroid Treatment thionamide drugs—methimazole and
propylthiouracil (PTU)—suppress synthesis of
thyroid hormones.
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Signs and symptoms of Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless.
hypothyroidism Skin is cold and dry.
hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs.
Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The
patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold.
Mentation may be impaired.
Signs and symptoms of Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina
hyperthyroidism Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and
rapid speech
Skeletal muscles may weaken and atrophy
Metabolic rate is raised, resulting in increased
heat production, increased body temperature,
intolerance to heat, and skin that is warm and
moist
Weight loss occurs if caloric intake fails to match
the increase in metabolic rate
Severe hypothyroidism Myxedema
, Hypothyroid Treatment Levothyroxine is the drug of choice for most
patients who require thyroid hormone
replacement.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Resolution of signs and symptoms of
Therapeutic Goal hypothyroidism and restoration of normal
laboratory values for serum thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (T4).
Major forms of hyperthyroidism Graves disease and toxic nodular goiter (also
known as Plummer disease).
Graves Disease Most common cause of excessive thyroid
hormone secretion
What adjunctive therapy is good to β-Blockers and nonradioactive iodine may be
prescribe to control symptoms of used as adjunctive therapy.
hyperthyroidism other than thyroid β-Blockers suppress tachycardia by blocking β-
specific medications? receptors on the heart.
Nonradioactive iodine inhibits synthesis and
release of thyroid hormones.
Monitoring needs and intervals for Check TSH 6-8 weeks after initiating therapy and
Levothyroxine after any dosage change.
Check TSH at least once a year after serum TSH is
stabilized.
Hyperthyroid Treatment thionamide drugs—methimazole and
propylthiouracil (PTU)—suppress synthesis of
thyroid hormones.
