Endocrine - Hypothyroidism

Question 1

Signs & Symptoms of Hypothyroidism ?

Answer 1

• No energy
• Fatigue
• No expression
• Speech (slow or slurred)
• Weight: increased
• GI: slow
• Hot or Cold ? Cold
• Amenorrhea

You may be taking care of a totally immobile patient

Question 2

Diagnosing Hypothyroidism

• Thyroxine (T4) = ?
• TSH = ?

Answer 2

Thyroxine (T4) = Decreased
TSH = Increased

Just the Opposite of Hyperthyroidism

Question 3

What is the Treatment for Hypothyroidism ?

Answer 3

Levothyroxine (Synthroid) , Liothyronine (Cytomel)

Question 4

How should Levothyroxine and liothyronine (hypothyroidism medications) be taken ?

Answer 4

On an empty stomach

Question 5

Clients with Hypothyroidism tend to have what ? What do we worry about ?

Answer 5

CAD

we worry about an MI when these medications are started

Question 6

Are the medications for hypothyroidism lifelong ?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What will happen to the energy level of patients with hypothyroidism once they start taking the medications ?

Answer 7

Their energy levels will go up :)