Sign of thyroid storm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy? A) Hyperglycemia B) Osteoporosis C) Weight loss D) Increased risk of infection - C) Weight loss Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy. Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT indicated during your assessment? A) Auscultation of the thyroid B) Palpation of the thyroid C) Heart Rate D) Asking about any recent GI issues (vomiting, diarrhea) - B) Pa...

Hyperthyroidism is also called Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement After thyroidectomy patients are at risk for hypocalcemia, remember hypocalcemia is oppos...

- Fever caused by endotoxins and bacteria. The endotoxins may cross over membranes during hemodialysis complications. - "Reaction characterized by an abrupt temperature elevation with severe chills, backache, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting; a potential complication of IV/IO therapy, complication of hemodialysis." S/G: If the pt is having a blood transfusion and they start to experience the following symptoms: Erythema, urticaria, hypotension (70/40), Tachycardia (P 120), tachypnea...

NR 507 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS body's process for adapting to high hormone level To adapt to high levels of hormones, some cells have the capacity to decrease the number of receptors for that hormone through the process of down-regulation. Cushing's Syndrome excessive ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) production most commonly caused by an adrenal adenoma or a non-pituitary adenoma as is often seen with lung cancer. Clinical signs and symptoms: weight gain and hyperpigmenta...

Admin [COMPANY NAME] [Company address] ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED TEST BANK LATEST VERSION 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 1. 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 2. 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for ...

ANCC Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which of the following side effects of antipsychotic medicati ons has an insidious, delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication? a. Dry mouth b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Sedation d. Weight gain In evaluating a 4-year-old, one would expect which of the following delays in Asperger's Disorder? a. Language development b. Cognitive developm...

EXAM 2 - ADVANCED MED SURG GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ S/S of Hyperthyroidism Atrial fibrillation, bruit or thrill over the thyroid, Diaphoresis, Palpatations, Tachycardia, Heat Intolerance, Weight loss S/S of Hypothyroidism Fatigue, Mental sluggishness, Hypothermia, Dry flaky skin and thinning nails, cold intolerance, weight gane What sign is elicited by tapping over the facial nerve and results in a spasm? Chvostek sign What does a positiv...

Hyperthyroidism is also called - correct answer Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's - correct answer "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease - correct answer Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get - correct answer tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement After thyroidect...

Hyperthyroidism is also called - Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's - "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease - Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get - tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement After thyroidectomy patients are at risk for - hypocalcemia, remember hypoca...

Hyperthyroidism is also called - ANSWER-Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's - ANSWER-"Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease - ANSWER-Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get - ANSWER-tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement After thyroidectomy patients are at risk for - A...