General
These three organs/glands can malfunction, resulting in hypothyroidism.
Whay is the Thyroid gland (primary), the Pituitary gland (secondary), & the Hypothalamus (tertiary)?
A radioimmunoassay shows this in hypothyroidism.
What is decreased T3 and T4?
Hypothyroidism treatment.
What is gradual thyroid hormone replacement with T4 (sometimes T3)?
What is levothyroxine ?
Differentiate between hypo- and hyperthyroidism based on signs and symptoms.
What is:
Hypo - weakness/fatigue, weight gain, constipation, decreased cardiac output
Hyper - heat intolerance, weight loss, frequent bowel movements, hypertension, nervousness?
Long-term uncontrolled hypothyroidism can cause damage to the nerves.
What is Peripheral neuropathy?
This condition found in clients with Hypothyroidism can be life-threatening.
What is Myxedema coma?
True or False: TSH will be elevated in hypothyroidism.
What is False? It might be elevated or decreased, depending on the origin of the problem (decreased if problem in hypothalamus or pituitary & increased if the problem is in the thyroid)?
A medication that is an iodine blocker.
What is Lithium?
Lacking the trace mineral iodine
What is Iodine deficiency?
This can lead to myxedma coma.
What is suddenly stopping treatment?
This disorder, occurring in infancy/childhood, results in an obese, short, stocky person.
What is Cretinism (Congenital Hypothyroidism)?
Serum levels of T3, T4, and TSH are called this.
What is a thyroid panel?
Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of this synthetic thyroid hormone.
What is levothyroxine?
Constant stimulation of the thyroid gland with TSH to release thyroid hormones (T3, T4) may lead to this condition.
What is Enlarged thyroid (goiter)?
When the T4 antibody is found in a client's serum, it is called this condition.
What is diagnosis for Hashimotos disease?
These are some causes of hypothyroidism.
What is -thyroidectomy, radiation (iodine), Hashimoto's disease, use of ant thyroid medications, or dietary iodine deficiency?
Diagnostic tests all newborns undergo shortly after birth.
What is a Metabolic screen & Genetic screen?
To determine the right dosage of levothyroxine initially, the doctor generally checks this level after two to three months.
What is TSH?
Low levels of thyroid hormone can interfere with ovulation and lead to this condition.
What is Infertility?
This thyroid condition can cause dwarfism and mental retardation if not treated.
What is congenital hypothyroidism?
Some signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.
What is -weakness/fatigue -forgetfulness -unexplained weight gain -constipation -periorbital edema - & decreased cardiac output?
A low level of thyroxine and high level of TSH.
What is underactive thyroid or primary hypothyroidism?
Name 2 Thyroid suppressing medications.
What is Phenytoin (dilantin) and beta blockers?
This rare, life-threatening condition is the result of long-term, undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Its signs and symptoms include intense cold intolerance and drowsiness.
What is Myxedema Coma?
These fluid retention complications are related to hypothyroidism.
What are pleural effusions and pericardial effusions?