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thyroid/parathyroid Flashcards

1
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what is the function hormone of the thyroid?

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TH

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2
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what controls TH

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TSH

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3
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T3 is ____ times more potent than T4

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five

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4
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what are some things that thyroid hormone does?

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-increase BMR
-increase growth
-stimulate protein synthesis
-INSULIN ANTAGONIST

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5
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what is secreted in response to high calcium levels

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calcitonin

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6
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what increses calcium deposition in bone

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calcitonin

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7
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enlargement of thyroid gland

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goiter

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8
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what is primary hypothyroidism called?

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Hashimoto’s

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9
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what classifies primary hypothyroidism

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no TSH responding

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10
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what is hyperthyroidism called?

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grave’s disease

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11
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what happens when antibodies want to sit on receptors and make lots of hormones

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hyperthyroidism (graves)

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what is an extreme complication of hyperthyroidism

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thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis)

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13
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inspection and palpation involving thyroid glands

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throat thickening (swallow), breathing, size, symmetrical, tender

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14
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which thyroid test is an accurate indicator of thyroid problems

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T3 resin uptake

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15
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what measures rate of idoine

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radioactive iodine uptake

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16
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what does a fine needle aspiration biopsy do?

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look for cancer

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17
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patho of secondary hypothyroid

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inc. TRH -> dec. TSH = dec. T3 T4

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18
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what are some meds that affect thyroid testing

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-amiodarone
-aspirin
-cimetidine
-estrogens
-furosemide
-glucocorticoids
-heparin
-lithium
-phenytoin

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19
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what is deficiency of TH

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hypothyroidism

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20
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characteristics of hypothyroidism

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-slowed metabolism
-decreased heat production
-decreased oxygen consumption by tissues

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21
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what is primary hypothyroidism

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-autoimmune thyroiditis (hashimoto)
-95% of cases
-involves actual gland

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22
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what is secondary hypothyroidism

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-overtreatment of hyperthyroidism
-thyroidectomy (replace hormones)
-radioactive iodine
-something else causes it, not a gland problem

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23
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clinical manifestations / symptoms of hypothyroidism

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-intolerance to cold
-dry skin
-hair loss
-anorexia
-lethargy
-muscle cramps/wekaness
-apathy
-facial/eyelid edema
-blank expression
-brittle nails and hair

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24
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what is a major problem from hypothyroidism

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myxedema

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25
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describe myxedema

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-elevated cholesterol
-life threatening and rare
-undiagnosed/undertreated
-can be exacerbated

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26
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what other complications come from myxedema?

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-hyponatremia
-hypercalcemia
-hypoglycemia
-water intoxication
-hypoventilation

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27
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what are some symptoms of myxedema?

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depression, diminished cognitive status, lethargy, and somnolence

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28
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which symptoms of myxedema are life threatening and require intensive support

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-hyponatremia
-hypoglycemia
-hypoventilation
-hypotension
-bradycardia
-hyponatremia
-CV collapse
-shock

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29
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pharmacologic therapy for hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine (replacing TH, not TSH)

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30
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how do you manage hypothyroidism?

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administer thyroid hormone

31
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what are interventions for myxedema?

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ventilation, control co2, maintain vs, not too much fluid

32
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what do hypothyroidism meds effect and what kind if effects

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-increase warfarin effectiveness
-CV effects of adrenergic agents

33
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what does graves disease (hyperthyroidism) have?

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toxic, difffuse, goiter

34
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three hallmarks of hyperthyroidism (graves)

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goiter, hyperthyroidism, exopthalmos

35
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average age of graves (hyperthyroidism)

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-

36
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hat antibodies are made in graves disease?

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IgG antibodies

37
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what is hyoerthyroidism

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excess thyroid hormone (grave’s)

38
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what are common forms of hyperthyroidism

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-toxic multinodular goiter
-toxic adenoma
-thyroiditis
-grave’s

39
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clinical manifestations (signs) of hyperthyroidism

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-intolerance to heat
-oily skin
-weight loss
-bulging eyes
-tachycardia
-breast enlargement
-inc. systolic
-tremors
-clubbing

40
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complications of hyperthyroidism

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-exopthalmos
-heart disease
-thyroid storm

41
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what are other names for thyroid storm

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thyroid crisis
thyroid toxicosis

42
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what is medical management for hyperthyroidism

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-anti-thyroid meds
-SSKI (lugols solution)
-radioactive iodine
-thyroidectomy

43
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what are antithyroid meds?

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PTU and methimazole (tapazole)

44
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nursing interventions for hyperthyroidism

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-maintain high calorie high protein
-daily weight
-maintain cardiac output

45
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enlargement of the thyroid gland after swallowing/breathing

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goiter

46
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where do goiters come from

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hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism

47
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are goiters malignant

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could be either

48
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types of goiters

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-endemic (iodine deficient)
-nodular

49
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what are endemic goiters and where do they come from?

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-iodine deficient
-from hypothyroidism

50
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what is a nodular goiter

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-benign but can turn malignant
-from hyperthyroidism

51
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risk factors for thyroid tumors

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-external radiation
-smoking
-sedentary
-unhealthy eating
-high stress

52
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pre-op care fro thyroid cancer

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CBC, anemia, calcium, thyroid level, what to expect, yankaur

53
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post op care for thyroid cancer

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-inc. HOB for edema, dont move head (sandbags), look for blood behind head, monitor complications

54
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what is important to monitor after a thyroidectomy

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calcium

55
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how many parathyroid glands are there?

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4, up to 12

56
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what does PTH do

A

regulate calcium

57
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secondary hyperparathyroidism causes _______

A

increased clacium in blood

58
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over activity of one or more parathyroid glands

A

hyperparathyroidism

59
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excess parathyroid hormone = ______

A

increased serum calcium

60
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what can hyperparathyroidism lead to?

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-inc. calcium (in blood)
-bone decalcification (pulled from bone)
-renal calculi

61
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how old are hyperparathyroid patients

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> 60

62
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s/sx hyperparathyroidism

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-anorexia
-n/v
-constipation
-abd pain, bone pain
-bone cysts
-dysrhythmias
-fatigue

63
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what is a complication of hyperparathyroidism?

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hypercalcemic crisis

64
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what levels classify hypercalcemic crisis?

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> 13 mg/dl

65
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what do pts with hyperparathyroidism need

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rapid rehydration (calcitonin)

66
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medical management of hyperparathyroidism

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-surgical removal (hypoparathyroidism)
-hydration therapy
-mobility
-diet and meds

67
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what meds are used in hyperparathyroidism

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calcium chelators
phosphates
calcitonin

68
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nursing care for hyperparathyroidism

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monitor for stones
VS
strain urine
limit fluids with calcium

69
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what are causes of hypoparathyroidism

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-iatrogenic (treatment-induced)
-idiopathic (unknown)

70
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s/sx of hypoparathyroidism

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n/t
cramps
spasms
seizures
mental changes
muscle contractions
chvostek (facial) and trousseau (wrist/hand)

71
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complications of hypoparathyroidism

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-respiratory obstruction (spasms)
-calcification of eyes/basal ganglia

72
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hoe to diagnose hypoparathyroidism

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EEG, labs (PTH), CT

73
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in hypoparathyroidism, focus on correcting…

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-hypocalcemia (replace magnesium) CALCIUM GLUCONATE!
-vit. D deficiency
-hypomagnesemia

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