Pharmacology Final Flashcards
What Medication controls T4 Increases thyroid levels
Levothyroxine
What Does Levothyroxine Do?
Control Body Metabolism
Uses of Levothyroxine
Hypothyroidism
What is the drug of choice for hypothyroidism condition ?
Synthroid
Should a client change brands of thyroid replacement drugs?
NEVER!!!
The most common adverse reactions of Levothyroxine/synthroid
Hyperthyroidism
Toxicity/overdose
Levothyroxine Contraindications
Thyrooxicosis
Recent MI
Cardiac HX
Interactions of Synthroid and insulin or oral anti diabetics?
Increases risk for hyperglycemia
Increases blood sugars
Interactions of Synthroid with and anticoagulant?
Increased risk for bleeding
PTU
Pro pill Theo racil
PTU Actions
Decreases thyroid levels
Inhibits the manufacture of thyroid hormones
PTU Uses
Treatment of hyperthyroidism
Examples of hyperthyroidism Medications
PTU
Methimazole
What is a treatment for cancer of the thyroid?
Radioactive Iodine 131 I
PTU adverse reactions
Destroys thyroid cells
Ongoing assessment anti thyroid treatment
Check for signs and symptoms of infection-agranulocytosis
Possible adverse reactions of PTU
Hypothyroidism
Signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis
High fever
Tachycardia
Diarrhea
Vomiting and altered mental status
How long will it take for the full effects of the thyroid replacements hormones?
24-48 hours
What are some therapeutic effects?
Reversal of hypothyroid symptoms
How are thyroid hormone replacement are administered
Every morning before breakfast on an empty stomach for life
When on thyroid hormone replacement closely monitor the patient with diabetes for what?
Hyperglycemia
When on thyroid hormone replacement closely monitor the patient with CV disease for what?
MI-CAD
Tapazole and PTU: what are some daily nursing actions?
Daily weight
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is
Every morning FOR LIFE!
Take Synthroid when?
Before breakfast on empty stomach
What symptoms should a client notify a physician while taking synthroid
Signs of hyperthyroidism
Signs and symptoms of infection
Do not change ____________ without calling the MD!!!!!!
brand or trade names
Levothyroxine
Synthroid
Methimazole
Tapazole
Hematologic adverse reactions
Bone suppression
Red cells
Anemia
Infection
White cells
Platelets/ bleeding
Blue cells
because the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroid (tachycardia)
Client might be started on a beta blocker
To decrease the heart rate
Hyperthyroidism Signs and symptoms
Wide pulse pressure
Lid lag
Sweating
Neurotic anxiety
Fine tremor
Strong rapid pulse
Sbrisk reflexes
Low LDL
Diarrhea
Weight loss despite increase of Appetite
Osteoporosis
Atrial fibrillation