Pharm quiz 2 Flashcards
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parathyroid
stimulates release of calcium from the bones. maintain ca in extracellular fluid
hypothyroid - 3 types
primary, secondary, tertiary
primary hypothyroidism (primary the whole thing is f’d)
abnormal thyroid gland - most common
secondary hypothyroidism (terminator is second)
pituitary gland and related to decreased secretion of TSH (TSH releases T3 and T4)
tertiary hypothyroidism (tersh is the last one releasing)
due to decreased levels of TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) from hypothalamus
hashimotos -Japan autos #1)
autoimmune, primary
myxedema
severe - adult, typically primary (caused by hypothyroidism). decreased metabolism, feeling cold, swollen tongue
cretinism
infant, decreased metabolic rate, retard growth, sexual growth and mental retardation (caused by hypothyroidism)
which type is associated with iodine?
primary
s/s of hypothyroidism
cold intolerence, unintentional weight gain, depression, dry brittle hair and nails, fatigue. skin thickening. LOC.
diseases associated with hyperthyroidism (Judy was hyper with…)
graves (most common) plummers (least common), multinodular disease.
thyroid storm
life-threatening - symptoms of hyperthyroidism, caused by stress.
s/s of myxedema (my skin is firm yellow)
firm edema, yellow skin, hair loss, weight gain, lethargy, dullness of skin
hyperthyroidism
excessive thyroid hormones. increase in metabolism.
s/s of hyperthyroidism (nervous stomach and fatigue)
diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue, palpitations, irritiablility, nervousness, sleep disorders, heat intolerance, altered menstrual flow.
treatment for hypo
hormone replacement, natural or synthetic.
levothyroxine (synthro makes me skinny and enhances my glyco and protein)
(synthroid) hypo - synthetic. increases BMR. enhances glycogensis. stimulates protein synthesis.
labs for hypo - and what are normal TSH levels? (tsh it’s 4)
T3 and T4 - normal TSH levels 0.4 - 4.8 mU/L
levothryoxine - who is prescribed to? And what are the adverse affects? (Think too much thyroid)
manage thyroid cancer. highly protein bound - remains in blood = toxicity.
adverse - hyper, palpitations, A-fib, weight loss. CANT switch brands
levothryoxine - drug interactions (synthro and mom’s WIDE CAP)
digoxin, antiacids, estrogen, insulin, phenytoin. Should be reduced - warafin, catecholamines.
levothryoxine nursing actions - and best time of day to take it? With food or not? (level the TSH)
monitor TSH. replacement is lifelong. Take on empty stomach 30 before breakfast w/ water.
levothryoxine (synthroid) doses and overdose (just thyroid storm) (synthroid as early as 25)
po 25 - 200 mcg. thyroid storm - tachycardia, neurological and respiratory. metabolism goes up
how much iodide is needed a week?
1 mg
hyperthroidism treatment
radioactive iodine - destroys thyroid gland. surgery to remove it.