Hyperthyroidism crisis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FNP Review Dunphy-Chapter 17 Endocrine and Metabolic Problems Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications can impact the functioning of the thyroid gland? A. Amiodarone, lithium, and interferon-alpha B. Labetolol, lisinopril, and losartan C. HCTZ, chlorthalidone, and losartan D. Omeprazole, atorvastatin, and lisinopril - Correct Answer ️️ -A. Amiodarone can cause hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Lithium and interferon-alpha can cause thyroid dysfunction. Sho...

Exit Performance Elsevier adaptive quizzing MED SURG 1 QUIZ #3 2023/24 update A parent receives a note from the school reporting that a student in the class has head lice. The parent calls the school nurse to ask how to check for head lice. What instruction should the nurse provide? "Ask the child where it itches." "Check to see whether your dog has ear mites." "Look at your child's head along the scalp line for white dots." "Inspect your ch...

HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 1. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up? 2. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What information should the nurse ...

What hormone is more potent: T3 or T4? T3 What hormone is responsible for lowering calcium levels? calcitonin List the 3 ways calcitonin lowers calcium levels -inhibits transfer of calcium from bone to blood -increases calcium storage in bone -increases renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus The thyroid produces hormones responsible for -metabolism -growth and development -brain function -nervous system -calcium levels dietary intake of what are necessary...

subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values - TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs - no TSH elevated T3 and T4 graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct the thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyroid pt - warm, smooth, moist THIN brittle nails patchy hair loss with fine silky hair clubbing of fingers skin/hair/nails for hypoactive thyroid patient - dry, thick, inelsastic cold skin THICK, brittl...

What consists of the upper airway? - Answer-Nose/nasal passages, sinuses, pharynx What consists of the lower airway? - Answer-Larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, pulmonary alveoli What is the most severe type of allergic reaction? - Answer-Immediate hypersensitivity response that involves antigen-antibody reactions (IgE) What is the largest gland in the body? - Answer-Liver What age group of patients will hypoxia occur much more rapidly in? Bradycardia is a sign relating to hypoxia - An...

Exam 1 NSG 124Goiter - correct answer an enlarged thyroid gland Hyperthyroidism - correct answer hyperactivity of the thyroid gland with sustained increase in synthesis and release of thyroid hormone Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism - correct answer goiter, may reveal bruits, opthalmopathy( abnormal eye appearance/function) weight loss, increased nervousness, clubbing of the digits, Grave's disease - correct answer An autoimmune disease of unknown etiology characterized by di...

primary risk factors for heart failure include ___________ and ___________. hypertension; CAD other co-morbidities such as ____________, _____________, ___________, ___________, and ______________ also contribute to the development of heart failure. diabetes; metabolic syndrome; advanced age; tobacco use; vascular disease primary causes lead to ____________ on the heart. direct damage primary causes of HF include (9): -Hypertension (including hypertensive crisis) -Coronary artery disease...

Brittle, coarse hair might be a sign of what thyroid disorder -Correct Answer hypothyroidism A thyroid bruit, gynomastia, fine hair, warm, smoot, moist skin are all associated with what thyroid disorder -Correct Answer hyperthyroidism Hirsutism, Purple striae over the abdomen is seen with what condition and hyperpigmentation are seen with what disease? -Correct Answer Cushings syndrome ACE inhibitors are given to patients who have diabetes with persistent? -Correct Answer proteinuria ...

Diagnostic Tests - √Answer :Stimulation Test Suppression Test Overnight Dexamethasone Suppresion test Radioactive iodine Uptake Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid Scan T3 & T4 resin uptake test Needle aspiration of thyroid tissue Glycosylated Hemoglobin 24 Hour urine collection for vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) Quiz :Hypopituitarism Causes - √Answer :Tumors Trauma Encephalitis Autoimmune disorder Stroke Quiz :Hypopituitarism Assessment - √Answer :Mild to Moderate Obesity (GH...