Hyperthyroidism Treatment & Labs
antithyroid agents, radioactive iodine, and surgery
TRUE or FALSE hyperthyroidism results in premature osteoporosis
What is True
TRUE OR FALSE alcohol and smoking is highly discourage
What is TRUE
Excessive synthesis endogenous or exogenous thyroid hormones by the thyroid
Initial labs needed before starting medication.
CBC
Liver profile
Is Graves disease a hyperthyroidism disorder. YES or NO
What is Yes
Diet that is encouraged?
high-calorie, high-protein foods
common cause of hyperthyroidism
What are the most common antithyroid drugs
What is methimazole or propylthiouracil ?
How will the patient appear?
What to do for high fever?
cooling blanket
acetaminophen
thyroiditis
what is inflammation of the thyroid hormones by the thyroid
what is Yes.
Name common clinical manifestations ?
increase appetite
diarrhea
weight loss
thin skin
Risk of untreated hyperthyroidism.
What is heart failure and myocardial hypertrophy
life-threatening condition
what is thyroid storm
What are the treatments of hyperthyroidism directed towards?
reducing thyroid hyperactivity to relieve symptoms and prevent complications.
cardiac effects of hyperthyroidism?
decrease cardiac output
tachycardia
palpitations
When should the nurse instruct the patient to take medication and how?
What is in the morning on an empty stomach 30 minutes before eating to avoid decrease in absorption
manifestation of thyroid storm
What is cardiac arrhythmias, hyperpyrexia (>101.3 F/ >38.5C), altered mental status.