NR 565 Final Exam Study Guide
NR 565 Final Exam Study Guide What labs are used to diagnose Thyroid? - ANSWER TSH, total T4 and T3, free T4 and T3 Timeframe for re-check of labs after starting levothyroxine - ANSWER 6-8 wks after starting therapy Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER Face: Pale, puffy, expressionless Skin: Cold and dry Hair: Brittle and hair loss Heart rate and temp are lowered Complaints by patient: lethargy, fatigue, intolerance to cold Mentation may be impaired Thyroid enlargement if ↓'d levels of T3 and T4 promoting excessive release of TSH Treatment of thyroid storm - ANSWER High dose potassium iodide or strong iodine solution to suppress thyroid hormone release, methimazole to suppress thyroid hormone synthesis,
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