thyroid drugs and labs Flashcards

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antithyroid agent

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  • methimazol (Tapazole)
  • inhibits synthesis of thyroid hormones
  • monitor thyroid function and hepatic function
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thyroid supplement

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levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid)

  • synthetic thyroid hormone
  • give on empty stomach, 30 min-1 hour prior to breakfast
  • monitor thyroid function
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indication of thyroid antibodies

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-assist in diagnosis of Graves’ disease

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interpretation of thyroid antibodies

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-increased in chronic thyroiditis, Grave’s disease, pernicious anemia, rheumatoid arthritis

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indication of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)

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  • evaluate hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism

- monitor response to therapy

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interpretation of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)

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  • increased in hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, excessive intake of iodine, hepatitis
  • decreased in hypothyroidism
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nursing implications for thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)

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monitor for hyper/hypothyroidism

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indication for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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-diagnosis of hypo or hyperthyroidism

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interpretation of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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  • increased in primary hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone resistance, or thyroiditis
  • decreased in excessive thyroid hormone replacement, Grave’s disease, primary hyperthyroidism, secondary hypothyroidism
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nursing implications for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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-recognize cause of hypothyroidism by comparing TSH level with T4 level

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indications for radioactive iodine (RAI) uptake test

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  • evaluate hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
  • evaluate thyroiditis, goiter, or pituitary failure
  • monitor response to therapy for thyroid disease
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interpretation of radioactive iodine (RAI) uptake test

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  • abnormal findings in decreased iodine intake or increased iodine excretion, Grave’s disease, iodine-deficient goiter
  • increased uptake in hyperthyroidism
  • decreased uptake in hypothyroidism
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