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NR565 / NR 565: Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals
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NR565/ NR 565 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5, 6, 7 & 8 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Fundamentals - Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)- Chamberlain
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NR565/ NR 565 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5, 6, 7 & 8 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Fundamentals - Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)- Chamberlain
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NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Fundamentals Final Exam : Week 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 Study Guide Questions and Verified Answers Chamberlain WEEK 5: ... 2. Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose Ans>> -TSH - used primarily for screening and diag- nosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement therapy -TSH low -T4 normal -T3 is high = hyperthyroidism 3. Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation Timeframe for re-check of labs after starting levothyroxine Ans>> Recheck TSH 6-8 weeks after initiating therapy and after any dosage change; Check TSH at least once a year after serum TSH is stabilized 4. Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism Ans>> Hypothyroidism: Depend on sever ity. o Mild: subtle and may go unrecognized o Moderate to severe: -Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. -Skin cold and dry. -Hair is brittle and hair loss occurs. -Slowed Heart rate. -Patient may complain of lethargy , fatigue, and -Temperature is lowered & intolerant to cold. -Thyroid Enlargement may occur if reduced levels of T3 and T4 Mentation may be impaired. 5. Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism Ans>> o Elevated Heart rate and strong, and dysrhythmias and angina may develop o The CNS is stimulated, resulting is nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech, hyperreflexia, tremors o Skeletal muscles may weaken and atrophy o Metabolic rate is raised, resulting in health and skin that is warm and moist o Feeling Hot + Heat intolerance o Appetit is increased but fails to match metabolic rate resulting in weight loss o All of these signs are referred to as thyrotoxicosis o Also usually present with exophthalmos - bulging of the eyes 6. Thyroid o Treatment Treatment of thyroid storm Ans>> Characterized by profound hyper thermia (105 de- grees F or higher), severe tachycardia, restlessness, agitation, and tremor. Unconsciousness, coma, hypotension, and heart failure may ensure. These symptoms are produced by excessive levels of thyroid hormone Thyroid crisis can be life threatening and requires immediate treatment. o High doses of potassium iodide or strong iodine solution are given to suppress thyroid hormone release. o Methimazole is given to suppress thyroid hormone synthesis o A beta blocker is given to reduce heart rate
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