THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ALL 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
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Triiodothyronine (T3) - ANSWER Elevated in hyperthyroidism
Thyroxine (T4) - ANSWER Elevated in hyperthyroidism
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - ANSWER Normal in hyperthyroidism
Apical pulse - ANSWER Monitor for dysrhythmias in hyperthyroidism
Telemetry monitor - ANSWER May be used as a precaution in hyperthyroidism
Synthroid - ANSWER Given for hypothyroidism
Propranolol (Inderal) - ANSWER Beta blocker used to lower sympathetic nervous
system activity in hyperthyroidism
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER Test for hypocalcemia
Thyroid scan - ANSWER No special radiation precautions needed
Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER Increased need for calories, carbohydrates, and proteins
Negative nitrogen balance - ANSWER Risk for hyperthyroidism
Lithium carbonate - ANSWER Can cause symptoms of diabetes insipidus
Blurred vision - ANSWER Side effect of lithium carbonate
Increased thirst and urination - ANSWER Side effect of lithium carbonate
Increased sweating and diarrhea - ANSWER Side effect of lithium carbonate
Decreased attention span and insomnia - ANSWER Side effect of lithium carbonate