Hyperthyroidism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Test Bank Questions & Answers (Actual Exam)-Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - A. Client states chest pai...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Fundal height at umbilicus correlates to what week? CORRECT ANSWER 20-22 weeks Kawasaki disease criteria CORRECT ANSWER "Feel my conjunctivitis"- Fever, edema, erythematous rash, lymphadenitis, mucositis, conjunctivitis (non purulent) Pharm TOC for gestation DM CORRECT ANSWER Regular Insulin- will not cross placenta MC mechanism leading to primary pneumothorax CORRECT ANSWER Rupture of apical bleb Tx of choice for hyperthyroidism in pregnant patient CORRECT ANSWER PTU Annual BP ...

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2023 LATEST UPDATED MAY 2023 LATEST UPDATES QUESTION AND ANSWERS A+ GRADE South University, West Palm BeachNURSING NSG6002 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2023 LATEST UPDATED APRIL 2023 1. A nurse is assessin g a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension 2. A nurse on a menta...

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...

2023 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2 EXAM 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension 2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations tel...