Hyperthyrodism Flashcards
1
Q
fluctuation of what?
A
iodine
2
Q
Hyperthyroidism aka
A
Graves disease
3
Q
Manifestations
A
Excess T3 & T4 Increase metabolism Goiter Opthalmopathy Exophthalmos HTN
4
Q
Acute Thyrtoxicosis manifestations
A
High temp (hyperthermia)
HF
Shock
Seizures
5
Q
Acute Thyrtoxicosis treatment
A
AIRWAY IMPORTANT; CARDIAC STATUS; IV FLUIDS
6
Q
treatment options for hypert
A
Antithyroid med
Radioactive iodine therapy
Surgery
7
Q
Nutrition therapy
A
High calorie diet (4k-5k)
6 full meals
protein: 1-2g idealy
increase carb
8
Q
Avoid what foods
A
highly seasoned
high-fiber
9
Q
Skin upon inspection
A
warm
diaphorectic
velvety
10
Q
Objective data
A
clubbing Tachypnea Tachycardia Murmurs Increased bowel sounds Hyperrelfexia Diplopia
11
Q
Treatment of exophtalmos
A
apply artificial tears restrict salt evelevate HOB dark glasses tape eye lids
12
Q
Preop care
A
Give meds
Give iodine
Leg exercises head support
Neck ROM
13
Q
Monitor for complications postop
A
Hypothyroidism Hypocalcemia Hemorrhage thyrotoxicosis Laryngeal nerve damage
14
Q
Post op airway treatment
A
oxygen suction trachestomny tray IV calcium Monitor for stridor
15
Q
Make sure they can what after surgery?
A
Talk
