NUR 242 Neck Questions with Correct Answers
what are the thyroid hormones?
t3, t4, tsh
what questions should you ask for thyroid disorders/changes?
any change in temp preference? any swelling? is your heart felt like it's been racing? any past
medical history of thyroid problems?
how do you palpate the thyroid?
inspect first. make them take a sip of water. use stethoscope
what are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
bulging eyes, tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, diaphoresis, heat intolerance, muscle
weakness, tremor, weight loss, hair loss, irritability, goiter
what do labs look like for hyperthyroidism?
t3 and t4 high, tsh low
what is exophthalmos?
bulging eyes
what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
periorbital edema, bradycardia, drowsiness, poor mental status, muscle cramps, weight gain,
dry skin, husky voice, depression, goiter
what are the labs for hypothyroidism?
t3 and t4 low, tsh high
what are the thyroid hormones?
t3, t4, tsh
what questions should you ask for thyroid disorders/changes?
any change in temp preference? any swelling? is your heart felt like it's been racing? any past
medical history of thyroid problems?
how do you palpate the thyroid?
inspect first. make them take a sip of water. use stethoscope
what are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
bulging eyes, tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, diaphoresis, heat intolerance, muscle
weakness, tremor, weight loss, hair loss, irritability, goiter
what do labs look like for hyperthyroidism?
t3 and t4 high, tsh low
what is exophthalmos?
bulging eyes
what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
periorbital edema, bradycardia, drowsiness, poor mental status, muscle cramps, weight gain,
dry skin, husky voice, depression, goiter
what are the labs for hypothyroidism?
t3 and t4 low, tsh high