Endocrine System Disorders - Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 1

a thyroid gland disorder that causes the release of too much thyroid hormone

Question 2

Hyperthyroidism most commonly results from a syndrome called thyrotoxicosis, or ____

Answer 2

thyrotoxicosis, or Graves’ disease

Question 3

What are symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 3

• Tremors or shakiness
• Palpitations
• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Insomnia (unable to fall sleep or stay asleep)
• Increased heart rate
• Sweating
• Protrusion of eyeballs

Question 4

What are two treatments for Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 4

Radioactive Iodine and Thyroidectomy

Question 5

____ are the only cells that absorb iodine, so there’s no ill effect of the radioactive iodine on other cells of the body

Answer 5

Thyroid cells

Question 6

Once thyroid cells absorb radioactive iodine, they’re either ____ or ____

Answer 6

damaged or killed

Question 7

Thyroidectomy

Answer 7

Surgical removal of the enlarged gland with or without iodine

Question 8

Patients often require ____ after surgery

Answer 8

thyroid replacement therapy

Question 9

What are two medications for Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 9

• Methimazole (Tapazol)

* Propylthiouracil (PTU)