Thyroid

Question 1

Thyroid hormones regulate

Answer 1

1. Lipid & carbohydrate metabolism
2. Growth and development
3. Heat regulation
4. Effects of CV, endocrine & neuromuscular systems

Question 2

Thyroid gland is stimulated by:

Answer 2

TSH

Thyroid stimulating hormone

Question 3

TSH is made by the?

Answer 3

Pituitary gland

Question 4

Thyroid gland produces

Answer 4

1. T3- Thriodiothyronin
2. T4- Thyroxine

Question 5

Hypothyroidism

Caused when:

Answer 5

1. Thyroid gland doesn’t make enough hormone (T3 & T4)
2. No stimulate by pituatory gland (TSH)

Question 6

Hypothyroidism

Leads to?

Answer 6

Slowing of body processes

Question 7

S/S of hypothyroidism

Answer 7

• constipation
• lethargy
• thick skin
• hair loss
• bradycardia
• hypotension
• feeling cold
• weight gain

Question 8

Hyperthyroidism

Caused by?

Answer 8

1. Thyroid gland makes too much hormone
2. Too much stimulation by pituitary gland

Question 9

Hyperthyroidism leads to

Answer 9

Speeding of body processes

Question 10

S/S of hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

• diarrhea
• feeling hot and sweating
• increases appetite
• nervousness
• insomnia
• tachycardia
• HTN
• weight lose

Question 11

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Answer 11

• Thyroid replacement therapy- drugs that replace what the thyroid gland can’t produce; returns the body systems back to normal once regulated
• S/E
  
  • Speeding of heat, GI
• 1 tablet/day, need lower dose as you age

Question 12

Propylthiouracil

Answer 12

• Antithyroid agents- drugs that suppress thyroid gland before thryoid removal surgery (tx hyperthyroidism)
• S/E
  
  • Live and bone marrow toxicity

Question 13

Guidelines for thyroid medications:

Answer 13

• Don’t stop taking them
• Take at same time each day (AM)
• Don’t take OTC meds w/o checking with MD
• Keep a log of behavior/mood, weight changes & pulse
• Avoid iodine foods (soy, tofu, seafood, iodized salt)