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NURC 1021Hypo and Hyperthyroidism Notes
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Hypo and HyperthyroidismHyperthyroidism:
Definition: Excessive production of thyroid hormones
Thyroid hormones play a role in burning calories, stimulating the
sympathetic nervous system (reflex, responses), increasing heart
rate/blood pressure, and how fast we digest food
Causes:
Too much Iodine
Grave’s Disease (an autoimmune disorder where the body
produces TSI which the body thinks is TSH…and this causes the
thyroid gland to release excessive amounts of T3 and T4)
Toxic Nodular Goiter (nodular growths that produce excessive
thyroid hormone)
Thyroid replacement medication toxicity
Life-threatening Complications:
Thyroid Storm
Signs and Symptoms:
Weight Loss
Fever not just Heat intolerance
Goiter (both)
Restless, irritable, confused - this will progress to seizures, delirium,
coma
Hypertension—going to exhaust the heart to the point of failure (CHF
or MI)
Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate)- going to exhaust the heart to the point
of failure (CHF or MI)
Increase respirations—due to the body working so hard and it needs
more oxygen and nutrients…will get respiratory failure if not treated
fast
Hair Loss
Diarrhea
Unable to focus mentally
Oily skin
Nervousness
Menstrual problems (both)
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