hyperthyroidism
clinical syndrome of hypermetabolism resulting from excess circulating levels of T4, T3, or both
what is thyrotoxicosis?
the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S.
atrophy of the thyroid gland
key manifestations of Diabetes insipidus
polydypsia and plyuria
The most common cause of SIADH
cancer
especially small cell lung cancer
Palpation of the thyroid gland may reveal
a goiter
The most reliable laboratory tests for thyroid function
what is TSH and free T4
brain shrinkage and intracranial bleeding are complications of
uncorrected hypernatremia
medication used to increase water excretion from the kindeys
loop diuretics
furosemide
an autoimmune disease of unknown cause characterized by diffuse thyroid enlargement and excess thyroid hormone secretion.
what is Graves’ disease?
the drug of choice to treat hypothyroidism
what is Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
The most common cause of goiter worldwide
what is lack of iodine in the diet?
Medication used to treat SIADH that is contraindicted in clients who have impaired kidney function
tetracycline derivitives
surgical procedure appropriate for patients with small nodules (less than 3 cm) and no evidence of cancer.
what is a thyroidectomy?
used for symptomatic relief of thyrotoxicosis.
what is β-Adrenergic blockers
The patient is deprived of water for 8 to 12 hours and then given desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) subcutaneously or nasally
what is water deprivation test
water intoxication
cerebral/pulmonary edema
severe hyponatremia
used to assess for tetany and hypocalcemia following thyroid surgery
what is Check Trousseau’s sign?
the accumulation of hydrophilic mucopolysaccharides in the dermis.It alters the physical appearance of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with puffiness, facial and periorbital edema, and a masklike affect.
what is myxedema
measuring the level of ADH after an analog of ADH (e.g., desmopressin) is given.
diagnostic test used to distinguish central DI from nephrogenic DI
importance of correcting hyponatremia slowly
to avoid permanent damage to the nerve cells in the brain