NSG 124 Herzing University -NSG_124 Thyroid Disorders questions n answers

NSG_124 Thyroid DisordersThyroiditis What condition causes inflammation of the thyroid gland from a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection? Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) and Silent Painless Thyroiditis (Lymphocytic) What are two types of thyroiditis in the notes? Hyperthyroidism What condition causes your thyroid to release high amounts of thyroid hormone? -Graves' Disease (Thyrotoxicosis) -Toxic Nodular Goiters (Toxic adenoma) -Genetics -Insufficient Iodine Supply What are some causes of hyperthyroidism? Graves' Disease (Thyrotoxicosis) What is an autoimmune disorder causing goiters and multiple systemic changes as a result of excess T3 and T4. "Occurs in women more often than men" Toxic Nodular Disease (Toxic Adenoma)