Diabetes
Thyroid
Medications
Thyroid Teaching
Electrolytes
100
A serum glucose level < 60
What is hypoglycemia?
100
The most common cause of hypothyroidism across the globe.
What is iodine insufficiency?
100
The primary treatment for hypothyroidism.
What is levothyroxine?
100
The blood test used to screen for thyroid disorders.
What is TSH?
100
The electrolyte disorder associated with hyperparathyroidism.
What is hypercalcemia.
200
A term meaning excessive thirst.
What is polydipsia?
200
In the US, the most common cause of hypothyroidism.
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
200
The most common medication used to treat thyrotoxicosis.
What is propylthiouracil (PTU)?
200
Medications that should be avoided in persons taking oral thyroid hormone (levothyroxine).
What are magnesium-containing antacids.
200
The electrolyte balance that occurs with hyperaldosteronism.
What is hypokalemia?
300
The fasting glucose level that is diagnostic for diabetes.
What is ≥ 126 mg/dL
300
The position that best promotes comfort and safety in a post-thyroidectomy client.
What is semi-Fowler’s with the head supported on two pillows?
300
The amount of time it take for intermediate-acting insulins to peak.
What is 4-12 hours?
300
The electrolyte imbalance that can occur following thyroid surgery if there is damage to the parathyroid glands.
What is hypocalcemia?
300
The electrolyte disorder associated with Addisonian crisis.
What is hyperkalemia?
400
A blood test used to assess long-term glycemic based on the lifespan of red blood cells.
What is glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1C)?
400
In a patient with hyperthyroidism, its symptoms include high fever, extreme tachycardia, and altered mental status.
What is thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm)?
400
The two insulins that do not have a "peak".
What are glargine and detemir.
400
The type of diet that is recommended for patients with hyperthyroidism.
What is a high-calorie and high-protein diet?
400
A resin used to absorb potassium in acute hyperkalemia.
What is sodium polystyrene sulfonate?
500
The outdated term previously used to refer to type 1 diabetes mellitus.
What is juvenile diabetes?
500
A life-threatening hypothyroid state often preceded by a severe physiological stressor.
What is myxedema coma?
500
An emergent condition resulting from excessive and prolonged hyperglycemia.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
500
A potentially life-threatening complication that can occur after beginning medication treatment for long-standing hypothyroidism.
What is acute coronary syndrome?
500
The class of medications used as a second line of treatment in hypercalcemic crisis.
What are bisphosphonates?
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