Thyroid
What are the three hormones that the thyroid produces?
Thyroxine, Triiodothyronine, and Thyrocalcitonin
True
True or false, Thyroid storm occurs progressively?
False
Thyroid storm occurs abruptly.
What is the purpose of anti-inflammatory medications for a patient who is experiencing thyroiditis?
To decrease inflammation of the thyroid gland.
What is a major function of the thyroid gland?
Control/regulate metabolism
(Also, play a role with cell replication, brain development, and growth)
What is thyroiditis?
Inflammation of the thyroid
Name 3 risk factors or precipitating factors that can cause a thyroid storm?
Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, infection, stress, injury, surgery, abruptly stopping thyroid medications, DKA, or an insulin reaction
What is the purpose of cooling blankets and ice packs for a patient experiencing a thyroid storm?
To treat hyperthermia.
Where is the thyroid located?
Front of the neck
Name one nursing action or treatment for thyroiditis?
True or false, Thyroid storm is a medical emergency?
True
A thyroid storm can be life-threatening.
Why would a patient experiencing a thyroid storm take propranolol?
Block the sympathetic nervous system and treat cardiac complications.
Butterfly shape
False
Inflammation or the thyroid can cause a leakage of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) and cause a decrease in thyroid hormone production (hypothyroidism).
Name 3 signs and symptoms of a thyroid storm?
Fever/hyperthermia, hypertension, delirum, vomiting, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations.
What is the purpose of taking Thionamides during a thyroid storm?
To prevent the thyroid from releasing more hormones.
When the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones this is called what?
Hypothyroidism
Name 2 signs and symptoms of thyroiditis?
Swelling, pain, and tenderness of the thyroid
When a patient experiences a thyroid storm, what is occuring in the body?
The thyroid is releasing an excessive amount of hormones into the blood stream.
Name 2 nursing actions for a thyroid storm?
Check vitals signs often
monitor for cardiac complications
Administer IV fluids
provide supplemental oxygen
Treat hyperthermia with cooling blankets, ice packs, etc.