NUR565- Week 5 Endocrine Test With Solution

NUR565- Week 5 Endocrine Test
With Solution

Total T4 in hypothyroid? - ANSWER less than 4.5




Free T4 in hypothyroid? - ANSWER under 0.9




Total T3 in hypothyroid? - ANSWER under 80




Free T3 in hypothyroid? - ANSWER under 230




TSH in hypothyroid? - ANSWER over 6




total T4 in hyperthyroid? - ANSWER over 12.5




free T4 in hyperthyroid? - ANSWER over 2




total T3 in hyperthyroid? - ANSWER over 220

, free T3 in hyperthyroid? - ANSWER over 620




TSH in hyperthyroid? - ANSWER under 0.3




Normal thyroid values - ANSWER Total T4: 4.5-12.5

Free T4: 0.9-2

Total T3: 80-220

Free T3: 230-630

TSH: 0.3-6




When should labs be rechecked after starting levothyroxine? - ANSWER 6-8
weeks after starting therapy and then yearly.




Signs of hypothyroid? - ANSWER Pale, cool, puffy skin

brittle hair with hair loss

expressionless

heart rate and temperature lower

lethargy

fatigue

intolerance to cold