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ATI CARE OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE
THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ALL 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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What do the hormones secreted by the thyroid and
parathyroid gland affect? - Answer-Whole-body
metabolism, cellular regulation, nutrition, gas exchange,
electrolyte balance, and excitable membrane activity.
Thyroid disorders - Answer-Hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism.
Thyroiditis.
Thyroid cancer.
Aspects of homeostasis affected by the thyroid gland -
Answer-Increased HR.
Increased body temperature.
Increased BP.
Increased muscle tone.
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Decreased weight.
Increased activity (enhanced energy, mental alertness,
perspiration, movement of food through GI tract, increased
secretion of GH).
Hyperthyroidism - Answer-Excessive thyroid hormone
secretion from the thyroid gland.
Results in an unhealthy increase in metabolic rate.
What causes hyperthyroidism? - Answer-The most
common cause is Graves' disease.
Thyrotoxicosis - Answer-Symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Negative nitrogen balance - Answer-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.
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Other potential causes of hyperthyroidism include: -
Answer-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 - Answer-Diaphoresis,
fine/soft/sikly body hair, smooth/warm/moist skin, thinning
of scalp hair.
Cardiopulmonary symptoms in hyperthyroidism - Answer-
Palpitations.
Chest pain.
Increased systolic blood pressure.
Tachycardia.
Dysrhythmias.
Rapid, shallow respirations.
GI symptoms in hyperthyroidism - Answer-Weight loss.
Increased appetite.
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Increased stools.
Neurologic symptoms in hyperthyroidism - Answer-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 - Answer-
Increased basal metabolic rate.
Heat intolerance.
Low-grade fever.
Fatigue.
ATI CARE OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE
THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ALL 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+/ BRAND NEW!!!
What do the hormones secreted by the thyroid and
parathyroid gland affect? - Answer-Whole-body
metabolism, cellular regulation, nutrition, gas exchange,
electrolyte balance, and excitable membrane activity.
Thyroid disorders - Answer-Hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism.
Thyroiditis.
Thyroid cancer.
Aspects of homeostasis affected by the thyroid gland -
Answer-Increased HR.
Increased body temperature.
Increased BP.
Increased muscle tone.
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Decreased weight.
Increased activity (enhanced energy, mental alertness,
perspiration, movement of food through GI tract, increased
secretion of GH).
Hyperthyroidism - Answer-Excessive thyroid hormone
secretion from the thyroid gland.
Results in an unhealthy increase in metabolic rate.
What causes hyperthyroidism? - Answer-The most
common cause is Graves' disease.
Thyrotoxicosis - Answer-Symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Negative nitrogen balance - Answer-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.
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Other potential causes of hyperthyroidism include: -
Answer-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 - Answer-Diaphoresis,
fine/soft/sikly body hair, smooth/warm/moist skin, thinning
of scalp hair.
Cardiopulmonary symptoms in hyperthyroidism - Answer-
Palpitations.
Chest pain.
Increased systolic blood pressure.
Tachycardia.
Dysrhythmias.
Rapid, shallow respirations.
GI symptoms in hyperthyroidism - Answer-Weight loss.
Increased appetite.
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Increased stools.
Neurologic symptoms in hyperthyroidism - Answer-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 - Answer-
Increased basal metabolic rate.
Heat intolerance.
Low-grade fever.
Fatigue.
