MedSurg II Endocrine Exam 4 Review Az college of nursing 2023 Questions and Answers Graded A+
Hormone secretion does what when circulating levels drop? - CORRECT ANSWER increase Elevation of T3 T4 levels being released means - CORRECT ANSWER TSH levels drop How would you palpate and assess a tumor on the thyroid? - CORRECT ANSWER ISTHMUS. Stand behind the pt (posterior approach) and palpate anterior neck below chricoid cartilage and have the patient swallow. What is the best indication to determine if someone has hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER TSH level (high) What would be the difference between thyroid storm and hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER thyroid storm will appear with fever, tremors, severe htn, tachycardia, CHANGE IN LOC. What clinical manifestations would we see with hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER tachycardia, weight loss, thyroid bruits, hairloss, bulging eyes (exopthalmus), goiter, anxiety, insomnia, increased appetite Not all hormones need to be imbalanced to - CORRECT ANSWER diagnose Anytime we have a subtotal or total thyroidectomy pts are at risk for - CORRECT ANSWER hypoparathyroidism and hypothyroidism
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