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The Endocrine system is also known as
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Negative Feedback System
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Endocrine System Hormones include
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Steroids (act inside the cell) , Peptide (protein), Amine, Fatty acid derivative
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Name Hypothalamus Hormones
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CRH (corticotrophin-releasing hormone), TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone), GHRH (Growth hormone-releasing hormone), GnRH (Gonadotropin-realing hormone), Somatostain
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Name Thyroid Hormones
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T3 & T4, Calcitionin
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What is contained in the Thyroid
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Iodine
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TSH from the anterior pituitary controls the release of
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thyroid hormone
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The thyroid hormone calcitonin is secreted in response to
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high calcium levels and increased calcium deposition in the bone.
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Name Thyroid Dx Test
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TSH, Free T4 Serum Test, T3 & T4 test, Radioactive Iodine uptake, Fine needle biopsy, Thyroid scan, radioscan, Serum thymoglobulin.
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Thyroid Disorders
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Cretinism (baby’s), Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroiditis, Goiter, Thyroid Cancer = Thyroidectomey.
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Hypothyroidism is directly related to what disease
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Graves, Hashimotos
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Therapy of Hypothyroidism
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Radioactive Iodine, Thyroidectomey
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Medications to TX Hypothyroidism
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Lithium, Iodine compounds, antithyroid medications, radiation to head and neck.
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Hypothyroidism affect ________ 5x More
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Women
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S/S Hypothyroidism
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Fatigue, hair, skin, nails change, numbness and tingling off fingers and menstrual changes, wt gain, change in pulse and temp. slow speech, tongue, hands feet may enlarge
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Myexedema
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may progress to stupor, coma & death. Skim is slimy, covered with mucus, thick.
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Hyperthyroidism is the _________ most prevalent endocrine disorder
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second
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Disease most commonly related to Hyperthyroidism
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Graves Disease
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Medical Management of Hyperthyroidism
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Radioactive Therapy, Medications, Surgery, Relapse of disorder, Disease Tx results in hypothyroidism.
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Hyperthyroidism Medications used for Tx
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Propthiouracil, Sodium or Potassium iodine solutions, Dexamthasone, Beta-Blockers.
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S/S of Hyperthyroidism
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Intolerance to Heat, Bulging Eyes, Flush Face, Muscle wasting, Tremors, Diarrhea, clubbing,
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Postoperative Care for Thyroidectomy
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Monitor dressing (posterior side), resp, pain, semi flower support head, assess voice, hypoglycemia.
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Which medication blocks synthesis of thyroid hormone?
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Methimazole
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