NPTE Exam Questions with correct answer

Hypothyroidism: o Gland: o Pathology/cause: o How screened: o Sx: o Trick: - Answer Gland: Thyroid oPathology/cause: dec TH causing generalized depression of metabolism oHow screened: If TSH elevated, then + oSx: cold intolerance, excessive fatigue/lethargy, HA's, Weight Gain, reduced integrity of skin/nails, peripheral edema, peripheral neuropathy, PROXIMALweakness, prolonged deep tendon reflexes oTrick: Causes things to slow down 3 things that lead to clubbed nails - Answer Chronic hypoxia from heart disease, chirrosis of the liver, or lung cancer Hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) A. Definition B. Symptoms C. What are older people at greater risk for with this disease? D. Trick - Answer A. A hypermetabolic state associated with exercise intolerance and impaired cardiopulmonary function. B. Symptoms: dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, arrhythmia. C. increased risk of aggravating pre-existing heart disease such as a fib, angina, MI) D. Causes everything to speed up!