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Thyroid
Thyroiditis
Thyroid Storm
Medications/Misc
100

What are the three hormones that the thyroid produces?

Thyroxine, Triiodothyronine, and Thyrocalcitonin

100
True or false, Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease?

True 

100

True or false, Thyroid storm occurs progressively?

False

Thyroid storm occurs abruptly.

100

What is the purpose of anti-inflammatory medications for a patient who is experiencing thyroiditis?

To decrease inflammation of the thyroid gland. 

200

What is a major function of the thyroid gland?

Control/regulate metabolism

(Also, play a role with cell replication, brain development, and growth)

200

What is thyroiditis?

Inflammation of the thyroid

200

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

200

What is the purpose of cooling blankets and ice packs for a patient experiencing a thyroid storm?

To treat hyperthermia.

300

Where is the thyroid located?

Front of the neck

300

Name one nursing action or treatment for thyroiditis? 

Rest and anti-inflammatory medications
300

True or false, Thyroid storm is a medical emergency?

True

A thyroid storm can be life-threatening.

300

Why would a patient experiencing a thyroid storm take propranolol?

Block the sympathetic nervous system and treat cardiac complications.

400
The thyroid can be described as having what shape?

Butterfly shape

400
True or false, Thyroiditis only causes hypothyroidism? 

False

Inflammation or the thyroid can cause a leakage of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) and cause a decrease in thyroid hormone production (hypothyroidism). 

400

Name 3 signs and symptoms of a thyroid storm?

Fever/hyperthermia, hypertension, delirum, vomiting, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations. 

400

What is the purpose of taking Thionamides during a thyroid storm?

To prevent the thyroid from releasing more hormones.

500

When the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones this is called what? 

Hypothyroidism

500

Name 2 signs and symptoms of thyroiditis?

Swelling, pain, and tenderness of the thyroid


500

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.

500

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.