120 Questions
Which hormones are produced by the thyroid gland?
Thyroxine and triiodothyronine
What is the function of thyroxine and triiodothyronine in the body?
Increase metabolism and energy use
What is the medical term for underactive thyroid?
Hypothyroidism
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used for?
Relieving menopause symptoms
Which hormone regulates sodium and water balance?
Aldosterone
What are anabolic steroids?
Synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens
What do antithyroid drugs do?
Work directly in the thyroid gland to stop production of new hormones
What are bisphosphonates used for?
Treating osteoporosis
Which symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?
Fatigue, weight gain, and decreased sex drive
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonists?
They mimic the effect of thyroid hormones and regulate metabolism
Which drug is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine sodium
What are the potential consequences of untreated hypothyroidism?
Poor brain development and cognitive impairment
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
Excessive bruising
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of taking thyroid hormone agonist drugs during pregnancy?
Problems with the fetus
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of continued excessive amounts of thyroid hormones?
Blurred vision
Which of the following is a symptom of thyroid crisis or thyroid storm?
Fever
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Antithyroid drugs
What is the recommended duration for taking thyroid-suppressing drugs to start being effective?
3 to 4 weeks
What are some common side effects of antithyroid drugs?
Headache and rash
What is a potential adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
Liver damage
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonist drugs?
Increased blood pressure
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
Heart rate and blood pressure
Which of the following drug interactions can occur with thyroid hormone agonists?
Increased bleeding and bruising with anticoagulants
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
2 hours before or 3 hours after a meal
Which of the following is a symptom of liver problems that patients should be instructed to monitor for daily?
Yellowing of the skin
What should patients do if they notice a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
Notify their healthcare provider
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking antithyroid drugs?
These drugs can reduce immunity and resistance to infection
What is the recommended action if patients do not notice a reduction of their symptoms in the first 1 to 2 weeks of taking the medication?
Do not increase the dosage on their own
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
These drugs increase the effectiveness of warfarin
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
These drugs enter breast milk
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
Aldosterone
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
Anabolic steroids
What are synthetic or natural hormones that help to develop and maintain the male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics in men called?
Androgens
What do antithyroid drugs do?
Suppress thyroid hormone production
Which of the following is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drug used for temporary or permanent treatment?
Thyroid hormone agonist
What is the function of calcium-modifying drugs in the treatment of osteoporosis?
Increase bone density
Which gland produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)?
Thyroid gland
What is the common problem associated with hypothyroidism?
Underactive thyroid
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
Always feels cold when others are comfortable
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonists?
Increase the cells' rate of metabolism
Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine sodium
What can happen if hypothyroidism is left untreated?
Impaired brain development in children
Which of the following is a potential symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Bulging or protruding eyes
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Grave's disease
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
Toxic side effects to organs
What is the recommended action if a patient notices a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
Consult their healthcare provider
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Thionamides
What is the preferred antithyroid drug over propylthiouracil?
Methimazole
What can happen if patients take antithyroid drugs with anticlotting drugs?
Bone marrow suppression
What is the recommended duration for taking thyroid-suppressing drugs to start being effective?
3 to 4 weeks
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists?
Increased cardiac activity
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
Heart rate and blood pressure
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
3 hours after a meal or a fiber supplement
What are the potential consequences of untreated hypothyroidism?
Depression and fatigue
Which of the following symptoms should patients monitor for daily to detect liver problems while taking these drugs?
Yellowing of the skin and sclera (jaundice)
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking these drugs?
To prevent the spread of infections
What is the potential risk of taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
Increased risk of birth defects and fetal damage
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
Because these drugs enter breast milk and can harm the baby
What should patients do if they do not notice a reduction of their symptoms in the first 1 to 2 weeks of taking these drugs?
Continue taking the medication as prescribed
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
To monitor liver function
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
Aldosterone
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
Anabolic steroids
What are synthetic or natural hormones that help to develop and maintain the male sex organs at puberty called?
Androgens
What are thyroid-suppressing drugs that work directly in the thyroid gland to stop production of new hormones called?
Antithyroid drugs
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
Thinning scalp hair
What is the recommended administration route for levothyroxine sodium?
Oral
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
Hand tremors
Which of the following is a nursing implication for liothyronine sodium?
Monitor the patient's skin for signs of bruising or bleeding
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Antithyroid drugs
What is the preferred antithyroid drug between methimazole and propylthiouracil?
Methimazole
What is the most common side effect of antithyroid drugs?
Taste changes
What is the mechanism of action of antithyroid drugs?
They inhibit thyroid hormone production
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Swelling in the neck
What is the emergency condition that can occur in severe hyperthyroidism?
Thyroid storm
What is the potential consequence of increasing the dose of thyroid hormone agonist drugs too quickly?
Increased risk of heart attack
What should patients do if they miss a dose of thyroid hormone agonist drugs?
Skip the missed dose and continue the regular dosing schedule
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists?
Bone marrow suppression
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
Heart rate and blood pressure
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
Myocardial infarction
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking anticoagulants with thyroid hormone agonists?
To prevent excessive bleeding
Which of the following hormones is critical for brain development and function, heart and skeletal muscle contraction, and the production of other hormones?
Thyroxine
What is the medical term for the gradual loss of bone density and strength, which leads to spinal shortening and increased risk for bone fractures?
Osteoporosis
Which of the following drugs for osteoporosis activates estrogen receptors in the bone to promote calcium retention and blocks estrogen receptors in breast and uterine tissue?
Estrogen agonist/antagonist
Which gland in the neck produces two critical hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate metabolism?
Thyroid gland
Which of the following symptoms should patients monitor for daily to detect liver problems while taking these drugs?
Yellowing of the skin or sclera (jaundice)
Why should patients avoid situations that can lead to bleeding while taking these drugs?
These drugs increase the effectiveness of warfarin
What is the potential risk of taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
Increased risk of birth defects
What should patients do if they do not notice a reduction of their symptoms in the first 1 to 2 weeks of taking these drugs?
Continue taking the drugs as prescribed
What should patients do if they notice a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
Notify their healthcare provider
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
To check for drug interactions
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
Aldosterone
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
Anabolic steroids
Which hormones help to develop and maintain the male sex organs at puberty and develop secondary sex characteristics in men?
Androgens
What are thyroid-suppressing drugs that work directly in the thyroid gland to stop production of new hormones called?
Antithyroid drugs
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
Decreased or absent menstruation
What is the action of thyroid hormone agonists?
They increase the cells' rate of metabolism
Which of the following is a nursing implication for levothyroxine sodium?
Check the patient's heart rate and blood pressure before giving the drug
What is the function of antithyroid drugs?
To reduce thyroid hormone levels
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Antithyroid drugs
What is the preferred antithyroid drug between methimazole and propylthiouracil?
Methimazole
What is the most common side effect of antithyroid drugs?
Muscle and joint aches
What is the potential adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
Liver damage
Which of the following is a drug that prevents bones from losing calcium and increases bone density by binding to calcium in the bone and preventing osteoclasts from destroying bone cells and resorbing calcium?
Calcium-modifying drug
What is the use of hormones to suppress ovulation for the intentional prevention of pregnancy called?
Hormonal contraception
What is the gradual loss of bone density and strength, which leads to spinal shortening and increased risk for bone fractures, called?
Osteoporosis
What is a protein secreted by an endocrine gland that changes the action of another gland or tissue called?
Hormone
Which of the following symptoms may indicate jaundice in a patient taking drugs with antiplatelet actions?
Yellowing of the skin
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
2 hours before a meal or fiber supplement
What is the most serious adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists on the cardiac system?
Myocardial infarction
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
Heart rate and blood pressure
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Bulging or protruding eyes
What is the medical term for a life-threatening condition characterized by severe hyperthyroidism, hypertension, heart failure, and seizures?
Thyroid crisis
Which of the following is a recommendation for patients taking antithyroid drugs?
Avoid situations that can lead to bleeding
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonist drugs during pregnancy?
Prevent problems with the fetus
Which of the following symptoms should patients check for daily while taking these drugs?
Yellowing of the skin or sclera (jaundice)
What should patients do if they do not notice a reduction of their symptoms in the first 1 to 2 weeks of taking these drugs?
Continue taking the medication as prescribed
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
To monitor the effectiveness of the drugs
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking these drugs?
To prevent the spread of infections
What is the potential risk associated with taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
All of the above
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
To prevent the drugs from entering breast milk
Test your knowledge on the actions and uses of antithyroid drugs in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Explore the benefits of these drugs as short-term pre-surgery treatment or long-term prevention of thyroid hormone production.
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