ATI CARE OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE
THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS LATEST
EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS!
What do the hormones secreted by the thyroid and parathyroid gland affect? - (answers)Whole-
body metabolism, cellular regulation, nutrition, gas exchange, electrolyte balance, and excitable
membrane activity.
Thyroid disorders - (answers)Hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism.
Thyroiditis.
Thyroid cancer.
Aspects of homeostasis affected by the thyroid gland - (answers)Increased HR.
Increased body temperature.
Increased BP.
Increased muscle tone.
Decreased weight.
Increased activity (enhanced energy, mental alertness, perspiration, movement of food through
GI tract, increased secretion of GH).
Hyperthyroidism - (answers)Excessive thyroid hormone secretion from the thyroid gland.
Results in an unhealthy increase in metabolic rate.
What causes hyperthyroidism? - (answers)The most common cause is Graves' disease.
,Thyrotoxicosis - (answers)Symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Negative nitrogen balance - (answers)When protein breakdown exceeds buildup, causing a net
loss of body protein.
Leads to glucose tolerance, and hyperglycemia. Fat metabolism is increased and body fat
decreases.
Other potential causes of hyperthyroidism include: - (answers)Overactive nodules (lumps) on
the thyroid gland.
Thyroiditis.
Use of certain medications which contain large amounts of iodine.
Taking too much synthetic thyroid hormone pills for management of hypothyroidism.
Skin symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Diaphoresis, fine/soft/sikly body hair,
smooth/warm/moist skin, thinning of scalp hair.
Cardiopulmonary symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Palpitations.
Chest pain.
Increased systolic blood pressure.
Tachycardia.
Dysrhythmias.
Rapid, shallow respirations.
GI symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Weight loss.
Increased appetite.
, Increased stools.
Neurologic symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Blurred or double vision.
Eye fatigue.
Increased tears.
Injected conjunctivae.
Photophobia.
Exophthalmos.
Eyelid retraction, eyelid lag.
Globe lag.
Hyperactive DTR.
Tremors.
Insomnia.
Metabolic symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Increased basal metabolic rate.
Heat intolerance.
Low-grade fever.
Fatigue.
Psychological/Emotional symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Decreased attention span.
Restlessness and irritability.
Emotional instability.
Manic behavior.
Reproductive symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Amenorrhea.
THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS LATEST
EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS!
What do the hormones secreted by the thyroid and parathyroid gland affect? - (answers)Whole-
body metabolism, cellular regulation, nutrition, gas exchange, electrolyte balance, and excitable
membrane activity.
Thyroid disorders - (answers)Hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism.
Thyroiditis.
Thyroid cancer.
Aspects of homeostasis affected by the thyroid gland - (answers)Increased HR.
Increased body temperature.
Increased BP.
Increased muscle tone.
Decreased weight.
Increased activity (enhanced energy, mental alertness, perspiration, movement of food through
GI tract, increased secretion of GH).
Hyperthyroidism - (answers)Excessive thyroid hormone secretion from the thyroid gland.
Results in an unhealthy increase in metabolic rate.
What causes hyperthyroidism? - (answers)The most common cause is Graves' disease.
,Thyrotoxicosis - (answers)Symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Negative nitrogen balance - (answers)When protein breakdown exceeds buildup, causing a net
loss of body protein.
Leads to glucose tolerance, and hyperglycemia. Fat metabolism is increased and body fat
decreases.
Other potential causes of hyperthyroidism include: - (answers)Overactive nodules (lumps) on
the thyroid gland.
Thyroiditis.
Use of certain medications which contain large amounts of iodine.
Taking too much synthetic thyroid hormone pills for management of hypothyroidism.
Skin symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Diaphoresis, fine/soft/sikly body hair,
smooth/warm/moist skin, thinning of scalp hair.
Cardiopulmonary symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Palpitations.
Chest pain.
Increased systolic blood pressure.
Tachycardia.
Dysrhythmias.
Rapid, shallow respirations.
GI symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Weight loss.
Increased appetite.
, Increased stools.
Neurologic symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Blurred or double vision.
Eye fatigue.
Increased tears.
Injected conjunctivae.
Photophobia.
Exophthalmos.
Eyelid retraction, eyelid lag.
Globe lag.
Hyperactive DTR.
Tremors.
Insomnia.
Metabolic symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Increased basal metabolic rate.
Heat intolerance.
Low-grade fever.
Fatigue.
Psychological/Emotional symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Decreased attention span.
Restlessness and irritability.
Emotional instability.
Manic behavior.
Reproductive symptoms in hyperthyroidism - (answers)Amenorrhea.
