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Thyroid/Endocrine Flashcards

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Thyroid Binding Globulin (TGB)

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  1. Binds to T3 and T4
  2. T4 is 99.96% bound
  3. T3 is 99.7% bound
  4. Measure the free t3 and t4 to test for hypothyroidism or hypothyroidism
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Calcitonin

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  1. Secreted by the thyroid
  2. Responds to high circulating calcium levels
  3. Increases calcium storage in the bone
  4. Increases renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus
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Calcitonin

-used for

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Medication used for osteoporosis

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Thyroid Replacing Medications

-Indication

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  1. Hypothyroidim
  2. Myxedema coma & goiters
  3. Well tolerated w/ very little adverse reactions
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Thyroid Replacement Medications

-Contraindication

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  1. During acute MI or angina
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Thyroid Replacement Medications

-Drug Interactions

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  1. Cholestyamine (binding)
  2. Oral anticoagulants (potency)
  3. Digitalis (decrease effectiveness)
  4. Theophylline (decreased clearance)
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Thyroid Replacement Medications

-Adverse Effects

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Well tolerated w/ correct dosing

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Hypothydoidism

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  1. Slowing of mind and body
  2. Weak heartbeat
  3. constipation
  4. HIGH LDL
  5. dry skin / hair thinning
  6. Depression “schizophrenia” irritability
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Thyroid Storm

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  1. Life threatening
  2. Easily treatable
  3. Symptoms:
    - Severe tachycardia / HF & shock / Hyperthermia / seizures /
    - N/V/D
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Thyroid Storm

-Treatment

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  1. Hydration
  2. Temp reduction
  3. Reducing thyroid levels
  4. Elimination of stressor
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Antithyroid Medication

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  1. Used when there is too much circulating thyroid hormone
  2. Decreases T4 and T3 hormone
  3. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
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Hyperthyroidism

-S/S

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  1. Graves
  2. Sweating
  3. Neurotic anxiety
  4. Fine tremor (paper test)
  5. brisk reflexes
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Antithyroid Medication

-Contraindications

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Pt’s w/ pulmonary edema & TB (iodine preparations)

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Antithyroid Medication

-Drug Interactions

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  1. hyperkalemia w/ SSKI and K+ replacements
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Antithyroid Medication

-Adverse Effects

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  1. Hypothyroidism S/S
  2. GI disturbance w/ PTU
  3. Iodine solutions can:
    - stain teen
    - cause oral discomfort
    - give a metallic taste
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Antithyroid Medication

-Nursing Implications/Teaching

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  1. Divide doses for even dosing around the clock for PTU
  2. Watch for S/S of “iodism”
  3. Take iodine solution through a straw
  4. Watch for S/S of hypothyroidism
  5. Withdrawal gradually, NEVER ABRUPTLY
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Parathyroid Glands

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  1. Parathyroid increases PTH release when calcium falls
    - PTH is controlled by feedback loop
    - PTH rises when calcium falls, and increases calcium
    - PTH falls when calcium rises, and decreases calcium
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Hypercalcemic Medication

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  1. Works to lower serum calcium
  2. Decreases bone reabsorption
  3. Helps prevent complications from hypercalcemia
    - cardiac dysfunction
    - GI disturbances
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Hypercalcemic Medication

-Medications

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  1. Calcitonin
  2. Bisphosphonate-etidronate (Didronel)
  3. Alendronate (Fosamax)
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Hypercalcemic Medication

-Contraindication

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  1. Bisphosphonate and gallium w/ renal dysfunction
  2. Bisphosphonate w/ acidosis & Heart Block
  3. Calcitonins and salmon and fish allergies
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Hypercalcemic Medication

-Drug Interactions

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  1. Multiple vitamins, iron and antacids

2. Nephrotoxic antibiotics

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Hypercalcemic Medication

-Adverse Effects

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  1. Facial flushing
  2. Nausea
  3. Renal failure
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Hypercalcemic Medication

-Nursing Implications/Teaching

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  1. Given Orally, IV or nasal spray
  2. Encourage fluid intake
  3. Watch for EKG changes
  4. Watch for signs of hypocalcemia and teach pt to report these signs immediately
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Hypercalcemia

-S/S

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  1. Fatigue
  2. Depression
  3. Confusion
  4. N/V/C
  5. Renal stones, increased urination
  6. Cardiac arrhythmias
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Hypocalcemia

-S/S

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  1. Tetany / increased neural excitability
  2. Check for Trousseau’s sign
    -development of carpal spasm when a blood pressure cuff is inflated above systolic pressure for 3 minutes
  3. Check for Chvostek’s sign
    (twitching facial muscles when the facial nerve is tapped anterior to the ear)
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Hypocalcemia

-Trousseau’s Sign

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  1. Development of carpal spasm when a blood pressure cuff is inflated above systolic pressure for 3 minutes
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Hypocalcemia

-Chvostek’s Sign

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  1. Twitching facial muscles when the facial nerve is tapped anterior to the ear
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Glucocorticoid Therapy

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  1. Any disease that increases inflammation or where inflammation goes out of control
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Glucocorticoid Therapy

-Used for

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  1. Simple: Poison Oak
  2. Complex and deadly: Pulmonary Inflammation (Pneumonitis)
  3. Painful: Neuritis

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