NURS 611 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027| Already Graded A+ | Guaranteed Pass.

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NURS 611 Final Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027| Already
Graded A+ | Guaranteed Pass.


Thyroid primary dysfunction


Ans: Located at the thyroid gland




Thyroid secondary dysfunction


Ans: Located at the pituitary gland




Thyroid tertiary dysfunction


Ans: Located at the hypothalamus




T3


thyroid hormone; short half-life; more potent; associated w/ graves

disease

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Ans:

T4


Ans: thyroid hormone; longer half-life




TRH


Ans: thyrotropin releasing hormone; stimulates thyrotropin cells in anterior

pituitary to release TSH




Calcitonin


Ans: secreted by thyroid gland in response to high plasma calcium levels




Thyroid: diagnostic tests


Ans: TSH, T3, T4, inverted TSH in response to T3/T4 levels, ultrasound, CT,

MRI, thyroid scan(radioactive iodine reuptake)

TSH


Ans: thyroid stimulating hormone; stimulates uptake & storage of iodine

by thyroid cells & release of T3 + T4

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Thyroidectomy


Ans: tx for thyroid cancer; modified or radial neck dissection; radioactive

iodine to minimize tumors




Thyroidectomy: PreOp


Ans: minimize stress/anxiety; no caffeine/stimulants; low-iodine diet; avoid

salt, seafood, dairy, eggs, soy, chocolate




Hypothyroid


Ans: lack of T3/T4; increase in TSH