Thyroid Basics
What does the TSH test determine?
What is whether the thyroid is overactive, normal, or underactive?
What position helps reduce swelling and aid breathing after thyroidectomy?
What is Fowler’s position?
Methimazole is effective if which vital sign decreases?
What is heart rate?
Which oral med stimulates the pancreas to release insulin?
What is glipizide?
Name two symptoms of hypoglycemia.
What are shakiness, sweating, blurry vision, headache?
A low TSH level is usually seen in which thyroid condition?
What is Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)?
Where should the nurse monitor for bleeding post-thyroidectomy?
What is back of neck?
What signs suggest levothyroxine overdose?
What are tremors, nervousness, insomnia, tachypnea?
Which insulin is used IV to treat DKA?
What is regular insulin?
Which symptom is common with hyperglycemia?
What is poor wound healing or increased thirst (polydipsia)?
Which hormone is primarily monitored in thyroid function tests?
What is TSH?
What item is used to support the head and reduce tension on sutures?
What are sandbags?
What lab value is low in hyperthyroidism (Graves')?
What is TSH?
Why rotate insulin injection sites?
What is to prevent lipoatrophy?
What breath odor is associated with DKA?
What is an acetone (fruity) breath odor?
What is the emergency condition marked by temperature spikes and restlessness?
What is a Thyroid storm?
What is the priority to monitor in the first 24 hours after thyroidectomy?
What is airway patency?
What symptom suggests post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia?
What is tingling around the mouth or muscle tremors?
How long can an opened insulin vial be kept at room temp?
What is up to 4 weeks?
Which acute complication of diabetes causes confusion and flushed face?
What is DKA?
Cold intolerance and the need for warm blankets indicate what condition?
What is Hypothyroidism (e.g., myxedema)?
Which electrolyte imbalance may cause muscle tetany post-thyroidectomy?
What is hypocalcemia?
Which thyroid medication is associated with reducing thyroid hormone production?
What is methimazole?
Which med requires glucose and ketone monitoring during illness?
What is insulin?
How often should feet be inspected for sores?
What is daily?