Thyroid dysfunction

Question 1

What can cause Hyperthyroidism?
(select all)
A-Graves disease
B-Iodine OD
C-Thyroiditis
D-Excess intake of thyroid meds
E-Hashimoto’s

Answer 1

A
C
D

Question 2

Hyperthyroidism causes:
(Select all)
A-Increased metabolism
B-Weakened peripheral pulses
C-Increased HR & Stroke volume

Answer 2

A
C

Question 3

Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism:(select all)
A-Exophthalmos
B-Goiter
C-Weight gain
D-Excessive urination
E-Increased temp

Answer 3

A
B
E

Question 4

True or false:
-TSH level is decreased in hyperthyroidism

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are some things nurses can do to care for a pt w/ hyperthyroidism? (Select all)
A-Provide cool shower
B-Compression stockings
C-Monitor I&O
D-Provide eye protection
E-Stimulating environment

Answer 5

A
C
D

Question 6

True or false:
-Lugol’s solution is used in Hypothyroidism

Answer 6

False- used in hyper

Question 7

What are some manifestations of a thyroid storm? (select all)
A-Tachydysrthymias
B-Chest pain
C-Seizures
D-Delerium
E-Dyspnea
F-Severe hyperthermia

Answer 7

A
B
D
E
F

Question 8

Expected s/s of hypothyroidism:
(Select all)
A-Cold intolerance
B-Weight gain
C-Diarrhea
D-Non-pitting edema
E-Increased libido

Answer 8

A
B
D

Question 9

True or false:
In hypothyroidism, TSH is down

Answer 9

False - it’s up

Question 10

What is decreased in hypothyroidism?
A-T4 & T3
B-Iodine
C-TSH

Answer 10

A

Question 11

NSG interventions for hypothyroidism: (select all)
A-Ted stockings
B-Monitor weight
C-Provide protein supplements
D-Low, calorie, high bulk diet
E- Provide cooling blankets

Answer 11

A
B
D