Hyperthyroidism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank For Abrams Clinical Drug Therapy Rationales for Nursing Practice 12th Edition By Geralyn Frandsen; Sandra S. Pennington. 1 The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety 2 Basic Concepts and Processes 3 Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy 4 Pharmacology and the Care of Infants and Pediatric Patients 5 Pharmacology and the Care of Adults and Geriatric Patients 6 Pharmacology and the Care of Pregnant or Lactating Women 7 Pharmacology and Women’s Health...

ATI: MEDICAL SURGICAL CMS EXAMINATION WITH NGN A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with a client who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication is effective? A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The cli...

NR 546 Week 7 ADHD Medication Table Latest. Drug Name (include if IR, XR, ODT, LA) Indication (include approved ages) Neurotransmitter(s) Affected Target Symptoms Short-acting, intermediate-acting or long-acting. Duration of action, peak (if noted) Notable side effects /Patient education instructions Methylphenidate (D/L) (Concerta, Ritalin) Indication (include approved ages) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults (approved ages vary base...

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 _______. Correct Answer Hypothalamus, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), T3 and T4 A patient reports they do not eat enough iodine in their diet. What condition are they most susceptible to? Correct Answer Hypothyro...

What labs are used to diagnose thyroid problems? Free and total T3 Free and total T4 TSH Anti-TPO Hypothyroidism labs increased TSH, decreased T3 &T4 hyperthyroidism labs decreased TSH and increased T3 &T4 When to recheck labs after starting levothyroxine? 6-8 weeks or after dose change, then 12 months once stabilized S/S hypothyroidism

Which of the following assessment findings characterize thyroid storm? a) increased body temperature, decreased pulse, and increased blood pressure b) increased body temperature, increased pulse, and increased blood pressure c) increased body temperature, decreased pulse, and decreased blood pressure d) increased body temperature, increased pulse, and decreased blood pressure Correct Answer b) increased body temperature, increased pulse, and increased blood pressure Thyroid storm is chara...

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...

pharm hesi v1,v2,v3 Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives med that has what characteristic - ANSWER Narrow therapeutic index Nurse is conducting DC teaching about anti-anxiety drug diazepam (valium) - ANSWER Evaluate the ingredients of all over-the-counter drugs for alcohol content Nursing instruction most important for patient on Zyloprim - ANSWER ...

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...

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 ...