Hyperthyroidism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 42: Drug Therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice 12th Edition Test Bank

Exam 4: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Hyperthyroidism Findings Answer: Low TSH High T3 High T4 Hyperactivity Tremors Q: What to do if a patient with myxedema has chest pain Answer: Do a pain assessment Q: What med is contraindicated for Alzheimer's disease and renal failure? Answer: Memantine Q: Why is a patient given Carbidopa AND Levodopa? A...

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...

Exam 1: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: In order to determine how much T4 replacement a patient needs to re-establish a euthyroid state, the NP considers: 1. the TSH value 2. the patient's T4 3. the patient's body weight 4. the patient's gender Answer: 3. the patient's body weight Replacement is based on body weight and is usually calculated in kg. The patients weight ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...