Hypothyroidism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR601 Midterm Exam 2 6mo ago an elderly pt was dx'd w/subclinical hypothyroidism. Today the pt returns and has TSH of 11 and c/o fatigue. He has taken Synthroid 25mcg daily as prescribed. What is the best course of action? - Double the dose 43yo hispanic male has audible diastolic murmur best heard at the mitral point. No audible click. He has been monitored for 2yrs. What is the most likely murmur? a. Mitral valve prolapse b. Acute mitral regurgitation c. Chronic mitral regurg...

CHAPTER 52:ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISORDERS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 1.The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimotos thyroiditis. When assessing this patient, what sign or symptom would the nurse expect? CHAPTER 52:ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISORDERS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 1.The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimotos thyroiditis. When assessin...

D440 Health and Nutrition OA Prep with Verified Answers Provide oral supplements Compromised nutrition during chemotherapy can contribute to an increased risk of infection and other problems. Which actions would the nurse take to offset nutritional deficiencies? Nutritional supplements between meals. A client with stomach cancer expresses a lack of interest in food and consumes only small amounts. Which nursing intervention is best for meeting the dietary needs for this client? A...

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM (NEW 2023) : Pharmacology for Professional Nursing-Rasmussen. 1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood...

Test Bank for Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 6e 6th Edition by Teri Moser Woo, Wendy L. Wright. Full Chapters test bank are included with answers - Chapter 1 to 57 I. THE FOUNDATION 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber 2. Review of the Basic Principles of Pharmacology 3. Rational Drug Selection 4. Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing 5. Adverse Drug Reactions 6. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics 7. Nutrition and Neutraceuticals 8....

Chapter 42: Drug Therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice 12th Edition Test Bank

Fill in the blank regarding the negative feedback loop for thyroid hormone production: The ______________ produces TRH (Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone) which causes the anterior pituitary gland to produce _______________ which in turn causes the thyroid gland to release _______ and _______. Correct Answer Hypothalamus, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), T3 and T4 A patient reports they do not eat enough iodine in their diet. What condition are they most susceptible to? Correct Answer Hypothyro...

tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) - Answer- A drug used to break up the blood clot and restore blood flow to the brain - good within a few hours after stroke -hold if the blood pressure is greater than 185/115 or prior stroke in the last three months Hypothyroidism - Answer- When the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones which causes low T3 and T4 Treatment for hypothyroidism - Answer- levothyroxine Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - Answer- Cold intolerance, fat...

ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 2 ACTUAL EXAM LATEST TEST BANK WITH 250 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS) GRADED A (BRAND NEW!!) A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a- Somnolence b- Cold intolerance c- Exophthalmos d- Dry, scaly skin CORRECT: c- The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an autoimmune form of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos, which ...

Georgette's LMR PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? - Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? - Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? - cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? - 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism - Decreased TSH Increased T...