Secondary hypothyroidism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

What is Hypothyroidism? The clinical state resulting from a reduction int he amount of circulating free thyroid hormone, or from resistance to the action of thyroid hormone Anemia, hyponatremia, hyperlipidemia, lethargy, Decreased libido, menstrual irregularities, infertility, decreased BP, weight gain, swelling of hands and feet, periorbital edema, intolerance to cold, memory loss, constipation, hair loss, bradycardia, delayed DTRs are a sign of _________________________? Hypothyroidis...

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...

Exam 2: NUR 2063 / NUR2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Essentials of Pathophysiology Review-Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen Q: patient has dizziness, increased heart rate, and just had dialysis, what would you do? Answer: take vitals, take ECG, electrolyte panal Q: Cushing's disease Answer: too much ACTH gain water weight bleed easily bone density reduced lathargic moon face personality changes gynecomastia Øterm only used for pituitary hyperstimulation of...

"Ask the subject to smile broadly. Record any asymmetry or drooping in the face." What cranial nerve is this assessing? - Cranial Nerve VII (Facial) "Pulse deficit" describes a difference between pulse rate assessed by palpating a radial pulse and heart rate assessed by auscultation (listening) or ECG. What could account for pulse deficit? - Pulse deficits can occur when there are circulatory problems, atrial fibrillation, or valvular disturbances. A difference between the palpated hear...

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...

Exam 2: NUR 3196 (Latest Update) Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology in Nursing 1 | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Sodium (Na+) normal serum level Answer: 135 to 145 mEg/L Q: Sodium (Na+) roles Answer: - Regulates osmotic forces (water follows sodium) - nerve impulse conduction, acid-base balance, cellular biochem, membrane support Q: What is the primary ECF cation Answer: sodium Q: Isovolemic (euvolemic) hypern...

Describe the events at the axon terminal that cause one neuron to release a neurotransmitter onto another. - The action potential travels down the axon and gets to the axon terminal, which causes calcium to enter the axon terinal, which causes the release of the neurotransmitter by exocytosis into the synaptic cleft. The post synaptic neuron, dendrite opens voltage gated channels and allow Na+ in and K+ out. A hypothyroid individual shows no increase in metabolic rate when injected with TSH...

• Quiz: 1 1out of 1 point A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows that the next step would be which of the following? The collect answer: B. Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI. • Quiz: 2 Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to tr...

MN 566 Final Exam Question 1 (2 points) Saved The clinician is assessing a patient complaining of hearing loss. The clinician places a tuning fork over the patient’s mastoid process, and wh en the sound fades away, the fork is placed without restriking it over the external auditory meatus. The patient is asked to let the clinician know when the sound fades away. This is an example of which type of test? Question 1 options: a) Weber test b) Schwabach test d) Auditory brainstem response (ABR) te...