Thyroid agents Flashcards
1
Q
Actions
A
- increases metabolic rate of body tissues
- increases o2 consumption, respiration & heart rate
- increases rate of fat, protein & carb metabolism
- increases growth & maturation
2
Q
Uses
A
- replacement therapy in hypothyroidism
- pituitary TSH suppression for treating euthyroid goiters, managing thyroid cancer
- managing thyrotoxicosis in conjunction with other therapy
- myxedema coma
3
Q
Ex
A
levothyroxine (Synthyroid)
liothyronine (Cytomel, Triostat)
liotrix (Thyrolar)
thyroid dessicated (Amour Thyroid)
4
Q
Nursing responsibilities
A
-administer @ consistent times
