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9 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 different types of hormones?
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-Thyroxine (T4)
-Triiodothyronine (T3) -Calcitonin |
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What must the thyroid gland have in order to produce the hormones it does?
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Iodine
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What is a goiter an indication of?
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Iodine deficiency
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S/S of hypothyroidism?
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-Decreased HR
-Lethargy -Wt. gain -Constipation -Always cold -Dry, course skin |
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How do you treat hypothyroidism?
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Levothyroxine - prototype
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S/S of hyperthyroidism?
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-Tachycardia
-Nervous -Wt. loss -Exopthalmos |
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Treatment for hyperthyroidism?
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-PTU
-Methimazole -Iodine -Radioactive Isotope -Inderal (to control symptoms) |
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What is used for short term use of hyperthyroidism?
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-Strong iodine solution (Lugol's)
-give with OJ |
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What do you want to assess for before giving a pt their thyroid medication?
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-Vitals
-hold for HR less than 100 BPM |
