Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

What is Hyperthyroidism

Answer 1

excess thyroid T3/T4 hormone, resulting in hyper metabolic state

Question 2

Primary and most common cause of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 2

Grave’s Disease (overproduces hormone)

Question 3

Other primary cause of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

Presence of thyroid nodule resulting in hyper secretion of T3/T4

Question 4

Cardiovascular S/S of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 4

• tachycardia

- hypertension

Question 5

GI S/S of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 5

• weight loss

- diarrhea

Question 6

What happens to the eyes w/ Hyperthyroidism

Answer 6

Exophthalmos (bulging eyes)

Question 7

What happens to the skin, body temp, and sleep pattern of a pt with Hyperthyroidism

Answer 7

• warm/sweaty skin
• heat intolerance
• insomnia

Question 8

What medication will be prescribed to treat Hyperthyroidism especially graves disease?

Answer 8

Propylthiouracil

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Question 9

What other medications will be prescribed for Hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

Beta blockers

Iodine solution (inhibits hormone secretion)

Question 10

What diet should a pt with Hyperthyroidism follow

Answer 10

increased calories and increased protein

Question 11

Nursing care for exophthalmos

Answer 11

tape eyelids closed for sleep and provide eye lubricant

Question 12

What should be monitored with Hyperthyroidism

Answer 12

• I&O
• V/S
• Weight