Exam 2 - Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy

Question 1

one of the major endocrine problems in pregnancy

Answer 1

thryoid

Question 2

cause of thyroid disorders on pregnancy

Answer 2

abortion, preeclampsia

Question 3

disorder involving increased BP sudden onset, persistent headache with edema

Answer 3

preeclampsia

Question 4

Levels considered high BP that are taken in two hour intervals and does not decrease in that time

Answer 4

140/90 mmHg

Question 5

fetal complications of thyroid disorders and High BP

Answer 5

low birth weight, intrauterine growth retardation

Question 6

symptoms of infants/childrens/teens with hypothyroidism

Answer 6

choking, protruding tongue, puffy face

Question 7

autoimmune disease where body attacks protein in thyroid tissue

Answer 7

hashimotos

Question 8

hasimotos disease demographics

Answer 8

20x more comon in females 30-50 y.o. fluctuating hormones, 1 in about 10,000 people

Question 9

symptoms of hashimotos

Answer 9

muscle cramps/spasms, puffiness around eyes, cold intolerance

Question 10

other autoimmune disorders associated with hashimotos

Answer 10

diabetes, celiac disease

Question 11

risk factors for hypothyroidism

Answer 11

women of 60+

Question 12

complications of hypothyroidism

Answer 12

goiter, hear problems - high levels of low-density lipoproteins

Question 13

complications of hypothyroidism

Answer 13

infertility - interferes with ovulation, increased birth defects

Question 14

most common disease of hyperthyroidism

Answer 14

graves disease

Question 15

cause of graves disease

Answer 15

body attacks thyroid gland, antibodies INCREASE thyroid hormone

Question 16

signs of graves disease

Answer 16

bulging eyes, red or swollen inflamed eyes, sensitivity to light, blurred or double vision

Question 17

complications of hyperthyroidism

Answer 17

rapid HR, osteoporosis, red swollen skin (grave’s dermopathy)