ATI CARE OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE
THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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.
Increased libido.
Other symptoms in hyperthyroidism - ...(ANSWERS)....Goiter.
Wide-eyed or startled appearance (exophthalmos).
Enlarged spleen.
Muscle weakness and wasting.
Etiology and Genetic Risk for hyperthyroidism - ...(ANSWERS)....The most
common form is Graves' disease. Also called toxic diffuse goiter.
THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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.
Increased libido.
Other symptoms in hyperthyroidism - ...(ANSWERS)....Goiter.
Wide-eyed or startled appearance (exophthalmos).
Enlarged spleen.
Muscle weakness and wasting.
Etiology and Genetic Risk for hyperthyroidism - ...(ANSWERS)....The most
common form is Graves' disease. Also called toxic diffuse goiter.
