T4 free thyroxine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

ANCC PMHNP LAB VALUES EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS T4, FREE THYROXINE - Answer ️️ -0.8-2.8 Increased In Graves Decreased In Hypothyroidism TSH - Answer ️️ -2- 10 mu/l Normal values can range from 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), Calcium, Ca++ - Answer ️️ -8.8-10.5 <7.0, tetany >11.0, hyperparathyroidism >13.5, hypercalcemic coma, metastatic cancer Sodium, Na+ - Answer ️️ -135-148 mEq/L hypernatremia - Answer ️️ -dehydration hypov...

intolerance to cold, receding hairline, hair loss, facial and eyelid edema, dull-blank expression, extreme fatigue, thigh tongue - slow speech, apathy, dry skin (coarse and scaly), muscle aches and weakness, constipation, anorexia, brittle nails and hair, menstrual disturbances - symptoms of hypothyroidism pituitary gland - which gland controls the thyroid? pituitary gland -> thyroid -> stimulating hormone -> thyroid -> thyroxine - pathway of pituitary to thyroid levothyroxine...

ASCP MLS Module Questions All Answered With Verified Answers A plasma ammonia result of 150 ug/dL (RR 19-55) in a pediatric patient likely indicates what? : Hepatic failure When measuring thyroxine (T4) by fluorescent polarization immunoassay: : there is no separation or wash step A potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L is obtained from a heparinized blood sample. Before reporting the results, what step should the tech take first? : check the sample for hemolysis The followin...

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...

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Correct Answer--secreted by pituitary gland -regulates thyroid hormone secretion T3 and T4 Correct Answer--both released by thyroid gland -transported by albumin or thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) in blood -stored as thyroglobulin (TG) to last 2-3 months Functions of T3 and T4 Correct Answer--increase metabolism -maintenance of muscle tone -skeletal muscle maturation -antagonizes insulin -regulates cellular metabolism -heat production -maintain ...

NR565 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - -Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. Skin is cold and dry. hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs. Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold. Mentation may be impaired. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - -Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech Ske...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts A client with hyperthyroidism presents with a complaint of a “gritty” feeling in her eyes. Over the past week, her visual acuity has diminished, and her ability to see colors has changed. She also has a feeling of pressure behind her eyes. The next step for the nurse practitioner is to: Order a total thyroxine (T4). Correct! Refer the client for immediate evaluation by an ophthalmologist. Order a thyroid ultrasound. Prescribe a beta-adrenergic blocker. The practitioner s...

Endocrine Anatomy and Physiology Analyze the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system: 1. Examine the production and action of hormones produced by the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands. • Thyroid: ▪ T4 (90%): 1. Released by thyroid gland  converted to T3 inside of cell prior to entering nucleus ▪ T3 (10%): 1. more potent, actions are short-lived, present in blood in much smaller amounts than T4 2. stimulates production of the contractile protein a-myosin heavy chain i...

Name the 13 different cranial lymph nodes discussed in class - Answer-Preauricular Postauricular (mastoid) Occipital Parotid Retropharyngeal (tonsillar) Submandibular Submental Sublingual Anterior superficial cervical Posterior superficial cervical Facial Sternomastoid Supraclavicular normocephalic - Answer-Head, and all organs of the head, are completely normal microcephalic - Answer-Abnormally small head. Microcephaly- infants born with abnormally small heads hydrocephalic - An...