Nu 155 Med-Surg Exam 2 Study Guide with Complete Solutions

Nu 155 Med-Surg Exam 2 Study Guide with Complete Solutions myxedema - Ans:-severe hypothyroidism. Edema of hands face and periorbital tissues Goiter - Ans:-enlargement of the thyroid gland tetany - Ans:-tension; prolonged, continuous muscle contraction nodule - Ans:-a small lump that can be palpated laryngospasm - Ans:-the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx Cretinism - Ans:-condition of congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in a lack of mental development and dwarfed physical stature; the thyroid gland is either congenitally absent or imperfectly developed thyrotoxicosis - Ans:-excessive metabolic stimulation caused by elevated thyroid hormone levels thyroiditis - Ans:-inflammation of the thyroid gland ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/8 Goitrogens - Ans:-compounds that inhibit iodide metabolism by the thyroid gland which suppresses thyroid function exophthalmos - Ans:-abnormal protrusion of the eyeball or bulging eyes associated with hyperthyroidism Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Ans:-HIT WHITNEY STANLEY (heat intolerance, increased appetite, tachycardia, weight loss, systolic hypertension Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - Ans:-cold intolerance, dry skin, fatiuge, bradycardia, thick or loss of hair, weight gain, constipation If the airway is obstructed due to a thyroidectomy a patient will experience - Ans:-Restlessness, increased pulse and dyspnea Signs of laryngeal nerve damage after thyroidectomy - Ans:-inability to speak and hoarseness Signs and symptoms of sever hyperthyroidism after thyroidectomy are - Ans:-fever, confusion and tachycardia Calcitonin - Ans:-secreted by the thyroid gland when serum calcium levels are high; decreases blood calcium levels and limits shift of calcium from bones to blood poor tolerance of heat and excessive perspiration are symptoms of - Ans:-hyperthyroidism ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/8 hyperthyroidism may lead to ______________ if untreated - Ans:-thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) Elevated thyroid hormone raises ________ & _________ - Ans:-blood pressure and pulse An important nursing diagnosis for the patient with exophthalmos is - Ans:-disturbed body image Injury to the parathyroid glands during a thyroidectomy results in - Ans:-tetany Positive Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's Signs - Ans:-Indicate hypocalcemia Early symptoms of tetany - Ans:-tingling sensation around mouth, finger and toes Graves disease - Ans:-hyperthyroidism with toxic goiter In a patient with toxic goiter, there is a risk of injury related to - Ans:-exophthalmos lack of iodine is associated with - Ans:-goiter Hormones produced by thyroid - Ans:-T3, T4, calcitonin