WEEK 6 NR507 EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
secondary thyroid pituitary malfunction - Answer-lack of negative feedback to
hypothalamic release of TRH by TSH
and thyroid TH
Low levels of TSH and TH
and high levels of TRH
secondary thyroid hypothalamic malfunction - Answer-decreased TRH
Low levels of TRH, TSH and Th
hypothyroid signs and symptoms - Answer-temperature regulation
leathery
fatigue
hair loss
psychological
poor hearing
poor memory and concentraton
weight gain and poor appetite
hoarseness
SOB
pleural effusion
slow pulse rate
pericardial effusion
delayed reflex
muscle relaxation
cold extremities
carpal tunnel syndrome
paresthesia
myxedema
consitaption
ascities
menorrhagia
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism - Answer-Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Nervous system symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-restlessness
short attention span
compulsive movement
fatigue
tremor
insomnia
increased appetite
, emotional liability
Pulmonary symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-dyspnea
reduced vital capacity
(caused by weakness of respiratory muscles
cardiovascular symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-increased CO
decreased peripheral resistance
tachycardia at rest
loud heart sounds
supra ventricular dysrhythmias
left ventricular dilation & hypertrophy
(hyper metabolism and need to get rid of heat)
sensory symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-elevated upper eyelid
decreased blinking
staring
lid tremor
(overactivity of muscles & inflammation)
integumentary symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-* Warm, smooth, moist skin
* Thin, brittle nails
* fine, soft and straight hair
* Hair loss
* Clubbing of fingers
* Diaphoresis
* Vitiligo
* palmar erythema
(increased circulation)
GI symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-weight loss
increased peristalsis
frequent stools
N/V
anorexia
abdominal pain
(increased catabolism leading to the body's inability to meet metabolic demand)
reproductive symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea
erectile dysfunction
decreased libido
increased serum estradiol and estrone levels
(menstrual cycle alterations that may be related to hypothalamic or pituitary
disturbances)
(Increased sex hormone binding globulin)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
secondary thyroid pituitary malfunction - Answer-lack of negative feedback to
hypothalamic release of TRH by TSH
and thyroid TH
Low levels of TSH and TH
and high levels of TRH
secondary thyroid hypothalamic malfunction - Answer-decreased TRH
Low levels of TRH, TSH and Th
hypothyroid signs and symptoms - Answer-temperature regulation
leathery
fatigue
hair loss
psychological
poor hearing
poor memory and concentraton
weight gain and poor appetite
hoarseness
SOB
pleural effusion
slow pulse rate
pericardial effusion
delayed reflex
muscle relaxation
cold extremities
carpal tunnel syndrome
paresthesia
myxedema
consitaption
ascities
menorrhagia
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism - Answer-Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Nervous system symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-restlessness
short attention span
compulsive movement
fatigue
tremor
insomnia
increased appetite
, emotional liability
Pulmonary symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-dyspnea
reduced vital capacity
(caused by weakness of respiratory muscles
cardiovascular symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-increased CO
decreased peripheral resistance
tachycardia at rest
loud heart sounds
supra ventricular dysrhythmias
left ventricular dilation & hypertrophy
(hyper metabolism and need to get rid of heat)
sensory symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-elevated upper eyelid
decreased blinking
staring
lid tremor
(overactivity of muscles & inflammation)
integumentary symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-* Warm, smooth, moist skin
* Thin, brittle nails
* fine, soft and straight hair
* Hair loss
* Clubbing of fingers
* Diaphoresis
* Vitiligo
* palmar erythema
(increased circulation)
GI symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-weight loss
increased peristalsis
frequent stools
N/V
anorexia
abdominal pain
(increased catabolism leading to the body's inability to meet metabolic demand)
reproductive symptoms of hyperthyroidism - Answer-oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea
erectile dysfunction
decreased libido
increased serum estradiol and estrone levels
(menstrual cycle alterations that may be related to hypothalamic or pituitary
disturbances)
(Increased sex hormone binding globulin)
