week eleven pt. three Flashcards
1
Q
what does the thyroid hormone determine
A
metabolic rate, growth rate and other body mechanisms
2
Q
graves disease
A
hyperthyroidism, enlarged thyroid gland
3
Q
what are the three treatments of hyperthyroidism
A
antithyroid medication, ablation therapy, surgery
4
Q
thyroid emergencies
A
myxedema coma and thyroid storm
5
Q
myxedema coma
A
occurs when body unable to compensate for thyroid hormone deficiency