Hyperthyroidism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Causes of secondary HTN CORRECT ANSWER *renal artery stenosis* → most common cause of 2° HTN endocrine causes: hyperaldosteronism, thyroid or parathyroid disease, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly medications: *oral contraceptives* → most common 2° cause of HTN, decongestants, estrogen, appetite suppressants, chronic steroids, TCAs, NSAIDs coarctation of the aorta cocaine OSA Stage I HTN CORRECT ANSWER 140-159 / 90-99 Stage II HTN CORRECT ...

2023 NGN HESI PN EXIT EXAM V3 110 QUESTIOAn adult client experiences a gasoline tank fire when riding a motorcycle and is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with full thickness burns to all surfaces of both lower extremities. What percentage of body surface area should the nurse document in the electronic medical record (EMR)? • 9 % • 18 % • 36 % • 45 % • Rational: according to the rule of nines, the anterior and posterior surfaces of one lower extremity is designated a...

What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? correct answer: Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? correct answer: Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? correct answer: cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? correct answer: 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism correct ans...

EDAPT- Hyperthyroidism: Questions & A+ Answers

Georgette's LMR PMHNP Certification Exam Review, 2023 What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? - Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? - Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? - cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? - 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism - Decreased TSH Incr...

Case Study: Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease (LATEST) K.B. is a 65-year-old man admitted to the hospital after a 5-day episode of “the flu” with complaints of dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, and fatigue (ANSWERED). Case Study: Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease K.B. is a 65-year-old man admitted to the hospital after a 5-day episode of “the flu” with complaints of dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, and fatigue. K.B. was diagnos...

Fill in the blank regarding the negative feedback loop for thyroid hormone production: The ______________ produces TRH (Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone) which causes the anterior pituitary gland to produce _______________ which in turn causes the thyroid gland to release _______ and _______.* A. Thalamus, CRH (Corticotropin-releasing hormone) TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and T4 B. Hypothalamus, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), T3 and T4 C. Posterior pituitary gland, TSH (thyroid-stimulat...

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

d After thyroid surgery, the nurse suspects damage or removal of the parathyroid glands when the patient develops a. muscle weakness and weight loss b. hyperthermia and severe tachycardia c. hypertension and difficulty swallowing d. laryngospasms and tingling in the hands and feet a To control the side effects of corticosteriod therapy, the nurse teaches the patient who is taking corticosteroids to: a. increase calcium intake to 1500 mg/dL b. perform glucose monitoring for hypog...