Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is commonly caused by this autoimmune disorder.
What is Hashimoto's?
Hyperthyroidism is commonly caused by this disorder.
What is Grave's Disease?
A client with Cushing's should increase foods high in these nutrients in their diets.
What is potassium and calcium?
These two hormones are decreased in Addison's.
What is aldosterone and cortisol?
This physical manifestation can be seen in both hypo and hyperthyroidism.
What is a goiter?
A patient with hypothyroidism should be encouraged to eat these types of foods.
What is low fat and high fiber?
This medication is given to decrease cardiac symptoms caused by hyperthyroidism.
What is propanolol?
Signs of this may be masked due to suppressed immune function.
What is infection?
This prescription is a priority for a client showing clinical manifestations of an adrenal insufficiency.
What is hydrocortisone or steroid treatment?
Positive Chvostek or Trousseau's sign could be a sign of this after a thyroidectomy.
What is parathyroid damage?
This is a life threatening complication that is usually triggered by illness or trauma.
What is myxedema coma?
This condition results in forward displacement of the eye.
What is proptosis or exophthalmos?
Hypertension is caused by this in Cushing's.
What is sodium and water retention?
A client with Addison's craves this.
What is salt?
After an adrenalectomy these adverse changes in vital signs will be monitored for an adrenal crisis.
What is hypotension and tachycardia?
This vital sign should be checked when staring levothyroxine or when the dose is increased.
What is pulse?
This antithyroid medication should not be given during pregnancy.
What is methimazole?
Intake and outputs and daily weights should be monitored for this manifestation associated with Cushing's.
What is hypervolemia?
Clients with Addison's should keep this with them at all times.
What is a hydrocortisone kit?
Avoid this for a client with pheochromocytoma.
What is palpating the abdomen?
In primary hypothyroidism the TSH level will be this.
What is elevated?
Administer this medication to decrease temperature during a thyroid crisis.
What is acetaminophen?
A client with Cushing's typically has this type of skin.
What is thin and frail?
A client with Addison's should do this when they have an infection or during times of high stress.
What is notify provider?
During an adrenal crisis the client is at risk for this life threatening electrolyte imbalance.
What is hyperkalemia?