Case Study 97 Hyperthyroidism questions and answers well illustrated.

Case Study 97 Hyperthyroidism questions and answers well illustrated. hypermetabolism - correct answers.A symptom of Grave's disease is? hypermetabolism - correct nia, elevated heart rate, and irregular heartbeat are all manifestations of? Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - correct answers.ESR stands for? 0 and 20 mm/hr - correct answers.Normal ESR reference values for women 0 and 15 mm/hr - correct answers.Normal ESR reference values for men Anemia - correct answers.What can cause a high ESR rate? Anemia - correct answers.What can methimazole cause to happen? kidney damage - correct BUN and creatinine suggest? hyperthyroidism/ grave's disease - correct ted T3 and T4 are indicative of? HTN HF - correct BUN can indicate? (2) hyperthyroidism/ grave's disease - correct t loss, fine hand tremors, presence of a goiter, erectile dysfunction, frequent bowel movements, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, photophobia, muscle weakness, bulging eyes, fatigue, and thick, red skin are all s/s of? Some foods can exacerbate symptoms of Grave's disease. - correct answers.The resident on call writes admission orders, one of them says "diet as tolerated" . Which will you question, and why? calcium and antioxidant rich foods decrease foods high in iodine - correct answers.What kinds of foods should a hyperthyroid pt eat? it can cause hypotension and abrupt decompensation - correct answers.Why should Verapamil be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure? Methimazole is an antithyroid medication. It stops the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. - correct answers.What role does methimazole have in treating Grave's disease? T - correct answers.True or false Grave's disease put pt's at risk for heat intolerence and increased heat production T - correct answers.True or false During a thyroid storm, the heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure are increased, along with atrial fibrillation The Five B's - correct answers.When treating thyroid storm, one should consider using what pneumonic? Block synthesis Block release Block T4 into T3 conversion Beta-blocker Block enterohepatic circulation - correct answers.What are the 5 B's Thyroidectomy - correct answers.What surgical procedure can be used to stop thyroid storm a. Always wear sunglasses when outside b. Report any changes in vision to the provider c. Use artificial tears to provide moisture as needed e. Apply warm compresses to the eyes if they are irritated - correct answers.a pt does have some exophthalmos and is experiencing periodic photophobia and dry eyes. What should you include in teaching him how to manage these problems? SATA. a. Always wear sunglasses when outside b. Report any changes in vision to the provider c. Use artificial tears to provide moisture as needed d. Tape the eyes closed at night with nonallergenic tape e. Apply warm compresses to the eyes if they are irritated exophthalmos - correct answers.a bulging of the eye anteriorly out of the orbit is know as? manage the thyroid storm that the patient is experiencing by giving the prescribed pharmaceutical interventions and being attentive to the patient's needs - correct answers.What is your primary nursing goal at this time for a pt with thyroid storm? thyroid storm - correct answers.A what is the result of hyperthyroidism that puts the pt in a life threatening state