Hondros 212 exam 3 Questions and Answers with complete solution

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, brittle nails dry, sparse, coarse hair puffy face decreased sweating pale TPO - measured to assess for thyroiditis Hashimotos lab values - thyroid hormones = low TSH = highcomplications of hyperthyroidism - thyrotoxicosis (aka thyrotoxic crisis aka thyroid storm) thyroid storm s/s - severe tachycardia HF shock hyperthermia (106) abdm pain N/V/D agitation delirium seizures what is used to detect between graves disease and thyroiditis - RAIU graves will have an uptake, thyroiditis will not care for hyperthyroid - managing resp distress reducing fever replacing fluid eliminating stressors