EXAM 4 SOE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS RATED A+

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EXAM 4 SOE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS RATED
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Thyrotoxicosis
-health condition that occurs as a result of untreated
hyperthyroidism
-body enters overdrive as a result of too many thyroid hormones in
its system
-potentially life-threatening




Thyrotoxicosis S/S
-diaphoresis
-tachycardia
-tremors
-anxiety
-heat intolerance
-weight loss
-diarrhea
-muscle weakness
-bulging eyes (exophthalmos)




Myxedema
-severely advanced hypothyroidism

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-condition that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough
thyroid hormone




Myxedema S/S
-hypothermia
-hypotension
-bradycardia
-decreased pulse pressure




Thyroid storm
-a rare but life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when
high levels of thyroid hormones in the blood cause a sudden and
severe intensification of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism
-characterized by compromised organ function




Thyroid storm s/s
-tachycardia
-high fever
-agitated and confused
-diarrhea
-loss of consciousness

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Bruits
-faint whistling sound is a distinctive sign of a carotid artery blockage
-most often caused by: atherosclerosis




Bruits tx
-vasodilators
-statins




Hyperkalemia
-serum potassium level greater than 8.0 mmol/L.




Hyperkalemia S/S
-serum potassium level greater than 8.0 mmol/L.
-tall peaked T waves
-loss of P wave
-widening of the QRS complex.




Narcotic overdose s/s
-difficulty walking, talking, and staying awake
-constricted pupils
-clammy skin