Nursing 115 Comprehensive Study Guide 9 with correct answers 2024

Nursing 115 Comprehensive Study Guide 9Disorders Primary *one which originates in the target gland/original organ Secondary *one that originates in the pituitary system *i.e.: ACTH, TSH, GH, etc Tertiary *one that originates in the hypothalamus *ie: all the releasing hormones Hyperthyroidism Types Graves Disease *mostly affects women ages 20-40 *autoimmune disease for hyperthyroidism *goiter and exophthalmos Symptoms -↑BMR -tachycardia -insensitivity to heat -↑sweating -thin and silky hair and skin -restlessness, anxiety -EYES (Exophthalmos) -↑appetite -dyspnea Treatment *eradication of thyroid gland *antithyroid drugs *beta blockers (to reduce the effects of the SNS/tachycardia) Serious Complications Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid Storm *Definition -end game/progression of hyperthyroidism *S/S: -↑HIGH fever -↑tachycardia -↑heart failure -↑restlessness and delirium