Parathyroid (Exam 3)

Question 1

Parathyroid

Answer 1

Four Pea-sized glands nestled within the thyroid tissue of the neck

The glands produces and secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 2

PTH

Answer 2

Parathyroid hormone is a hormone released in response to low calcium levels

This promotes vitamin D production by the kidney

Question 3

Hypoparathyroidism

Answer 3

Associated with hypoparathyroidism are the result of insufficient PTH secretion and the results hypocalcemia

Question 4

Hypoparathyroidism causes

Answer 4

Trauma or removal of the thyroid gland

Question 5

Hypoparathyroidism: Clinical Manifestations

Answer 5

Muscle cramps

Irritability

Tetany

Convulsions

C and T signs

HYPOCALCEMIA

Question 6

Hypoparathyroidism Treatment

Answer 6

Replace PTH

Normalize serum Ca and Vitamin D levels

If parathyroid has been removed replacement treatments are life long

Question 7

Hyperparathryoidism

Answer 7

Excessive secretion of PTH resulting in hypercalcemia and bone breakdown

Question 8

HyperParathyroid: Clinical Manifestations

Answer 8

Muscle weakness

Poor concentration

Neuropathies

HTN

Kidney stones

Metabolic acidoses

Osteopenia

Pathological fractures

Constipation

Pathological fractures

Depression, confusion, or subtle cognitive deficits

Question 9

Hyperparathyroid: Treatment

Answer 9

Reduce levels of calcium

Diuretics

Vitamin D

Surgical intervention