Hypothyroidism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

LMR - Georgette's 2023 Qbank 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 Increased T4 and T3 What are labs...

when should we complete blood testing with use of lithium? (Ans- early in therapy- every 2-3 days, until a therapeutic dose has been established, then long term-every 3 to 6 months therapeutic level of lithium (Ans- 0.8-1.4 mEq/L toxic level of lithium (Ans- greater than 1.5 mEq/L when can we start to see side effects of lithium? (Ans- when the drug is at a therapeutic level. they are expected. what are the side effects of lithium (therapeutic level)? (Ans- GI effects, trem...

NR 509 FINAL EXAM 50+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023!! I SCORED 90% ACE IN YOUR EXAMS. A young man feels something in his scrotum and comes to you for clarification. On your examination, you note what feels like a "bag of worms" in the left scrotum, superior to the testicles. Which of the following is most likely? A) Hydrocele of the spermatic cord B) Varicocele C) Testicular carcinoma D) A normal vas deferens Varicocle Varicoceles are common in normal men. They are often foun...

NU 636 Quiz 4 Questions and Answers Graded Quiz . A 52-year-old male patient with a family history of cardiac disease reports to the clinic with a complaint of intermittent chest pain. A review of his medical record reveals that he was started on 112.5mcg of synthetic T4 (Synthroid) three weeks ago for a TSH level of 7.2. While he reports improved energy and mental clarity since starting on Synthroid he is concerned about the chest pain. You take his vital signs and find he has a BP of 142...

Hypothyroidism This is the deficiency of thyroid hormone that causes a general slowing of the metabolic rate. It is more common in women than men Subclinical _____________ hypothyroidism occurs when the TSH is greater than 4.5 mU/L, but the thyroxine (T4) levels are normal AD Overt Patients with ______ hypothyroidism have elevated TSH and decreased thyroxine levels Primary Type of Hypothyroidism This type of hypothyroidism is caused by destruction of thyroid tissue or ...

MARYVILLE NURS 620 EXAM 3 2023/ACTUAL EXAM WITH REAL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALRADY GRADED A+ Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism – ANSWER Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR - ANSWER...

Exam 3: NSG533/ NSG 533 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA) Answer: Ipratropium Q: avoid co administration of ICS with which CYP3A4 inhibitors? (may cause cushing's) Answer: ritonavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole Q: lack of response to ICS may be indicative of what? Answer: CLCCl1 gene Q: LABAs Answer: Salmeterol Formotero...

LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam.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 Increased T4 and...

Final Exam: NR511 / NR 511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Final Exam Questions and Verified Answers | (2023/ 2024 Newly Updated) Chamberlain 1. Jason, age 14, appears with tender discoid breast tissue enlargement (2-3 cm in diameter) beneath the areolae. Your next action would be to: A. Perform watchful waiting for one year. B. Order an ultrasound. C. Obtain laboratory test. D. Refer Jason to an endocrinologist.' Answer: Perform watchful waiting for one year. ...

Ati pharmacology proctored EXAM RETAKE COMPLETE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been pr...