NR325 Exam 1
Correct answe
Lab Tests for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERTSH level- Decrease b/c of
Grave's disease.
T3 and T4 increased
Expected findings for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER- Nervousness, irritability,
hyperactivity, emotional liability, decreased attention span, change in mental and
emotional status.
- Exophthalmos
- Goiter
Risk Factors of hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER- Grave's disease
- Toxic Adenoma
Interventions/treatment for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERThionamides
- Methimazole and proplthiouracil
- Radioactive iodine therapy
Client education for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER- Take meds with meals &
divide doses @ regular intervals.
- Do not take during pregnancy
Interventions/treatment for hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERLevothyroxine
-Increases effects of warfarin and the need for insulin & digoxin.
Lab tests for hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-T3 & T4 decreased
-TSH increased
Correct answe
Lab Tests for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERTSH level- Decrease b/c of
Grave's disease.
T3 and T4 increased
Expected findings for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER- Nervousness, irritability,
hyperactivity, emotional liability, decreased attention span, change in mental and
emotional status.
- Exophthalmos
- Goiter
Risk Factors of hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER- Grave's disease
- Toxic Adenoma
Interventions/treatment for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERThionamides
- Methimazole and proplthiouracil
- Radioactive iodine therapy
Client education for hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER- Take meds with meals &
divide doses @ regular intervals.
- Do not take during pregnancy
Interventions/treatment for hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERLevothyroxine
-Increases effects of warfarin and the need for insulin & digoxin.
Lab tests for hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-T3 & T4 decreased
-TSH increased
