Thyroid Flashcards
hypothyroid vs hyperthyroid
the following flashcards are going to be about thyroid
hypothyroid vs hyperthyroid
what is the function of the thyroid ?
to control the rate of the body metabolism and growth and produces t4 and t3.
what is hypothyroid ?
hypothyroid state resulting from hyposecretion of thyroid hormones and characterized by a decrease rate of body metabolism
what is the hypothyroid hormones levels?
TSH
T3&T4
high TSH
low t3&T4
what is the symptoms and signs for the hypothyroid based on the categories provided?
overall feeling
what type of intolerance to weather?
weight?
skin ?
heart rate?
gi ?
face problems ?
and 2 additional symptoms ?
lethargy, weakens, muscle aches
interlace to cold
weight gain
dry skin, and hair loss
bradycardia
constipation
generalized puffiness and edema around the eyes and face (myxedema )
memory loss
mesntrual disturbances
what is the treatment of hypothyroid ?
medicaction like thyroid replacement therapy - synthoid is the most famous one
what is myxedema coma?
a rare but serious disorder that results from persistently low thyroid production
what is the treatment for myxedema coma?
administer syniod through IV
adminiser glucose
administer fluid
what are the 5 major myxedema coma symptoms?
all hypo!
hypotesion
bradycardia
hypothermia
hyponatreia
hypoglycemia
what is hyperthyroidism?
hyperthyroid state resulting from hypersecretion of thyroid hormones
what is the hormone level for hyperthyroid?
low tsh
HIGH T4 AND T3
what are the signs and symptoms related to hyperthyroid in the category below ?
overall feeling?
intolerance to what weather?
weight?
skin?
heart rate?
GI?
face issues?
usually presents with what in neck?
2 more things ?
personality changes, like irraiblity
heat intolerance
weight loss
smooth, soft skin and hair
palpitation, tachycardia
diarrhea
protuding eyeballs ( exophthalmus )
goiter
diaphoresis
hypertension
what is the main treatment for hyperthryod? (2)
propylthiorusial - medication
idoine therapy
what is a thyroid storm?
super fast elevated thyroid levels
treatment for thyroid storm?
administer medication, use cooling blanket cause they will have a. fever
- surgery may be needed
