NR565 Final 2025/2026FINAL Exam: NR565/ NR
565 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the
Fundamentals Exam | Questions and Verified
Answers - Chamberlain
Terms in this set (190)
What labs are used to TSH, T3, and T4. High TSH = hypo and low TSH = hyper.
diagnose hypo/hyper Opposites.
thyroid?
Timeframe for re-check of 6-8 weeks (long half-life). Yearly after stable.
labs after starting
levothyroxine
Dry hair, puffy face, goiter in the neck, slow heartbeat,
Signs and symptoms of weight gain, constipation, infertility, increased risk of
hypothyroidism miscarriages, irregular menstrual cycle, cold
intolerance.
Drug of choice for Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
hypothyroidism
§ Signs and symptoms of Hair loss, bulging eyes, goiter, rapid heartbeat, weight
hyperthyroidism loss, diarrhea, menstrual periods loss often or longer.
Drug of choice for Methimazole (Tapazole)
hyperthyroidism
, high doses of potassium iodide or strong iodine
solution are given to suppress thyroid hormone
release. Methimazole is given to suppress thyroid
Treatment of thyroid storm
hormone synthesis. Beta blocker given to reduce HR.
additional measures include sedation, cooling, and
giving glucocorticoids and IV fluids.
Result of not treating Permanent neuro-psychological deficits in the child.
hypothyroidism during Decrease IQ/neuropsychological function. First
pregnancy: trimester.
Medication to treat Beta blockers (tachycardia) - propranolol/atenolol
symptoms of most popular.Non-radioactive iodine. ADJUNCTIVE
hyperthyroidism (notice THERAPY.
this is treating symptoms
and not the
hyperthyroidism itself):
Drug/Food/Supplement Do not take antacids, Calcium or Iron, how to take it
interactions with (morning 30-60 min b4 eat.
levothyroxine:
Fasting plasma glucose above 126. A random plasma
How to confirm a
glucose of over 200 plus symptoms of diabetes, an
diagnosis of DM prior to
oral glucose tolerance test of two hours, plasma
beginning treatment:
glucose of over 200, or a A1C higher than 6.5.
<7, patients that experience severe
A1c general goals hypoglycemia/have a limited life expectancy may
have an A1C goal of <8.
<8, those with multiple coexisting chronic illnesses,
cognitive impairment, or functional dependence
A1c older adults
should have less stringent glycemic goals such as
<8.0-8.5.
565 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the
Fundamentals Exam | Questions and Verified
Answers - Chamberlain
Terms in this set (190)
What labs are used to TSH, T3, and T4. High TSH = hypo and low TSH = hyper.
diagnose hypo/hyper Opposites.
thyroid?
Timeframe for re-check of 6-8 weeks (long half-life). Yearly after stable.
labs after starting
levothyroxine
Dry hair, puffy face, goiter in the neck, slow heartbeat,
Signs and symptoms of weight gain, constipation, infertility, increased risk of
hypothyroidism miscarriages, irregular menstrual cycle, cold
intolerance.
Drug of choice for Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
hypothyroidism
§ Signs and symptoms of Hair loss, bulging eyes, goiter, rapid heartbeat, weight
hyperthyroidism loss, diarrhea, menstrual periods loss often or longer.
Drug of choice for Methimazole (Tapazole)
hyperthyroidism
, high doses of potassium iodide or strong iodine
solution are given to suppress thyroid hormone
release. Methimazole is given to suppress thyroid
Treatment of thyroid storm
hormone synthesis. Beta blocker given to reduce HR.
additional measures include sedation, cooling, and
giving glucocorticoids and IV fluids.
Result of not treating Permanent neuro-psychological deficits in the child.
hypothyroidism during Decrease IQ/neuropsychological function. First
pregnancy: trimester.
Medication to treat Beta blockers (tachycardia) - propranolol/atenolol
symptoms of most popular.Non-radioactive iodine. ADJUNCTIVE
hyperthyroidism (notice THERAPY.
this is treating symptoms
and not the
hyperthyroidism itself):
Drug/Food/Supplement Do not take antacids, Calcium or Iron, how to take it
interactions with (morning 30-60 min b4 eat.
levothyroxine:
Fasting plasma glucose above 126. A random plasma
How to confirm a
glucose of over 200 plus symptoms of diabetes, an
diagnosis of DM prior to
oral glucose tolerance test of two hours, plasma
beginning treatment:
glucose of over 200, or a A1C higher than 6.5.
<7, patients that experience severe
A1c general goals hypoglycemia/have a limited life expectancy may
have an A1C goal of <8.
<8, those with multiple coexisting chronic illnesses,
cognitive impairment, or functional dependence
A1c older adults
should have less stringent glycemic goals such as
<8.0-8.5.
