Thyroid conditions

Question 1

Hormones produced by thyroid

Answer 1

-T3, T4
-calcitonin- regulates calcium

-controls basal metabolic rate (BMR)- amount of calories to maintain life

Question 2

Hyperthyroid symptoms + signs

Answer 2

Symptoms
-nervous, anxiety
-hyperactivity
-increased urination
-thirsty
-tired
-difficulty sleeping
Signs
-swelling in neck
-irregular/ fast HR
-twitching/ trembling
-warm skin, excessive sweating
-urticaria
-weight loss
-patchy hair loss

Question 3

Hypothyroid symptoms

Answer 3

-tired
-sensitive to cold
-weight gain
-constipation
-depression
-slow movements
-brittle hair, nails

Question 4

Thyroid storm

Answer 4

-complication of hyperthyroidism
-due to it being untreated
-leads to fluid build up
-ends in HF
-high morbidity

Question 5

Thyroid assessment

Answer 5

Inspect
-look for swelling
-watch for swallowing difficulty
Palpate
-stand behind patient
-index fingers touching
-feel for swelling when swallow
Auscultate
-listen for thyroid bruit (hyperthyroid)

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

-levothyroxine- hypo
-carbimazole- hyper, inhibit conversion of T3 to T4