UTA NURS-5335 Module 3 Exam Questions And Answers (2025/2026)

UTA NURS-5335 Module 3 Exam Questions And Answers (2025/2026) What is Hypothyroidism? - answer-The clinical state resulting from a reduction int he amount of circulating free thyroid hormone, or from resistance to the action of thyroid hormone Anemia, hyponatremia, hyperlipidemia, lethargy, Decreased libido, menstrual irregularities, infertility, decreased BP, weight gain, swelling of hands and feet, periorbital edema, intolerance to cold, memory loss, constipation, hair loss, bradycardia, delayed DTRs are a sign of _________________________? - answer-Hypothyroidism Risk factors for Hypothyroidism? - answer-old age, family history, postpartum, pituitary disease, hypothalamic disease, autoimmune disease, treatment of hyperthyroidism, surgical removal of thyroid gland, treatment with lithium, interferon, amiodarone What is Hyperthyroidism? - answerWhere does secondary thyroid dysfunction occur? - answer-Secondary adrenal insufficiency can occur if the pituitary is diseased. This is due to inadequate production of ACTH. Where does primary thyroid dysfunction occur? - answer-primary adrenal insufficiency refers to when the adrenal gland is damaged and hinders production of hormones May be from autoimmune response, infections, blood loss, or tumors Where does tertiary thyroid dysfunction occur? - answer-hypothalamus/ anterior pituitary Graves disease cause Hyper or Hypothyroidism? - answer-Hyperthyroidism