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Which hormones are produced by the thyroid gland?
Which hormones are produced by the thyroid gland?
- Cortisol and adrenaline
- Estrogen and progesterone
- Thyroxine and triiodothyronine (correct)
- Insulin and glucagon
What is the function of thyroxine and triiodothyronine in the body?
What is the function of thyroxine and triiodothyronine in the body?
- Control calcium levels in bones
- Increase metabolism and energy use (correct)
- Manage fluid balance in the body
- Regulate blood sugar levels
What is the medical term for underactive thyroid?
What is the medical term for underactive thyroid?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Goiter
- Thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism (correct)
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used for?
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used for?
Which hormone regulates sodium and water balance?
Which hormone regulates sodium and water balance?
What are anabolic steroids?
What are anabolic steroids?
What do antithyroid drugs do?
What do antithyroid drugs do?
What are bisphosphonates used for?
What are bisphosphonates used for?
Which symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?
Which symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonists?
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonists?
Which drug is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism?
Which drug is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism?
What are the potential consequences of untreated hypothyroidism?
What are the potential consequences of untreated hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of taking thyroid hormone agonist drugs during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of taking thyroid hormone agonist drugs during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of continued excessive amounts of thyroid hormones?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of continued excessive amounts of thyroid hormones?
Which of the following is a symptom of thyroid crisis or thyroid storm?
Which of the following is a symptom of thyroid crisis or thyroid storm?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
What is the recommended duration for taking thyroid-suppressing drugs to start being effective?
What is the recommended duration for taking thyroid-suppressing drugs to start being effective?
What are some common side effects of antithyroid drugs?
What are some common side effects of antithyroid drugs?
What is a potential adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
What is a potential adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonist drugs?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonist drugs?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
Which of the following drug interactions can occur with thyroid hormone agonists?
Which of the following drug interactions can occur with thyroid hormone agonists?
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
Which of the following is a symptom of liver problems that patients should be instructed to monitor for daily?
Which of the following is a symptom of liver problems that patients should be instructed to monitor for daily?
What should patients do if they notice a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
What should patients do if they notice a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking antithyroid drugs?
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking antithyroid drugs?
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?
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?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
What are synthetic or natural hormones that help to develop and maintain the male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics in men called?
What are synthetic or natural hormones that help to develop and maintain the male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics in men called?
What do antithyroid drugs do?
What do antithyroid drugs do?
Which of the following is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drug used for temporary or permanent treatment?
Which of the following is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drug used for temporary or permanent treatment?
What is the function of calcium-modifying drugs in the treatment of osteoporosis?
What is the function of calcium-modifying drugs in the treatment of osteoporosis?
Which gland produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)?
Which gland produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)?
What is the common problem associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the common problem associated with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonists?
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonists?
Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism?
Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism?
What can happen if hypothyroidism is left untreated?
What can happen if hypothyroidism is left untreated?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
What is the recommended action if a patient notices a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
What is the recommended action if a patient notices a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
What is the preferred antithyroid drug over propylthiouracil?
What is the preferred antithyroid drug over propylthiouracil?
What can happen if patients take antithyroid drugs with anticlotting drugs?
What can happen if patients take antithyroid drugs with anticlotting drugs?
What is the recommended duration for taking thyroid-suppressing drugs to start being effective?
What is the recommended duration for taking thyroid-suppressing drugs to start being effective?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
What are the potential consequences of untreated hypothyroidism?
What are the potential consequences of untreated hypothyroidism?
Which of the following symptoms should patients monitor for daily to detect liver problems while taking these drugs?
Which of the following symptoms should patients monitor for daily to detect liver problems while taking these drugs?
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking these drugs?
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking these drugs?
What is the potential risk of taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
What is the potential risk of taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
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?
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?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
What are synthetic or natural hormones that help to develop and maintain the male sex organs at puberty called?
What are synthetic or natural hormones that help to develop and maintain the male sex organs at puberty called?
What are thyroid-suppressing drugs that work directly in the thyroid gland to stop production of new hormones called?
What are thyroid-suppressing drugs that work directly in the thyroid gland to stop production of new hormones called?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the recommended administration route for levothyroxine sodium?
What is the recommended administration route for levothyroxine sodium?
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for liothyronine sodium?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for liothyronine sodium?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
What is the preferred antithyroid drug between methimazole and propylthiouracil?
What is the preferred antithyroid drug between methimazole and propylthiouracil?
What is the most common side effect of antithyroid drugs?
What is the most common side effect of antithyroid drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of antithyroid drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of antithyroid drugs?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
What is the emergency condition that can occur in severe hyperthyroidism?
What is the emergency condition that can occur in severe hyperthyroidism?
What is the potential consequence of increasing the dose of thyroid hormone agonist drugs too quickly?
What is the potential consequence of increasing the dose of thyroid hormone agonist drugs too quickly?
What should patients do if they miss a dose of thyroid hormone agonist drugs?
What should patients do if they miss a dose of thyroid hormone agonist drugs?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
What is the potential consequence of untreated hyperthyroidism?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking anticoagulants with thyroid hormone agonists?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking anticoagulants with thyroid hormone agonists?
Which of the following hormones is critical for brain development and function, heart and skeletal muscle contraction, and the production of other hormones?
Which of the following hormones is critical for brain development and function, heart and skeletal muscle contraction, and the production of other hormones?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which gland in the neck produces two critical hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate metabolism?
Which gland in the neck produces two critical hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate metabolism?
Which of the following symptoms should patients monitor for daily to detect liver problems while taking these drugs?
Which of the following symptoms should patients monitor for daily to detect liver problems while taking these drugs?
Why should patients avoid situations that can lead to bleeding while taking these drugs?
Why should patients avoid situations that can lead to bleeding while taking these drugs?
What is the potential risk of taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
What is the potential risk of taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
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?
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?
What should patients do if they notice a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
What should patients do if they notice a yellow tinge on the roof of their mouth or the whites of their eyes?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and water balance?
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
What are synthetic drugs with the same use and actions as androgens called?
Which hormones help to develop and maintain the male sex organs at puberty and develop secondary sex characteristics in men?
Which hormones help to develop and maintain the male sex organs at puberty and develop secondary sex characteristics in men?
What are thyroid-suppressing drugs that work directly in the thyroid gland to stop production of new hormones called?
What are thyroid-suppressing drugs that work directly in the thyroid gland to stop production of new hormones called?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the action of thyroid hormone agonists?
What is the action of thyroid hormone agonists?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for levothyroxine sodium?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for levothyroxine sodium?
What is the function of antithyroid drugs?
What is the function of antithyroid drugs?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
Which class of drugs do methimazole and propylthiouracil belong to?
What is the preferred antithyroid drug between methimazole and propylthiouracil?
What is the preferred antithyroid drug between methimazole and propylthiouracil?
What is the most common side effect of antithyroid drugs?
What is the most common side effect of antithyroid drugs?
What is the potential adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
What is the potential adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
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?
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?
What is the use of hormones to suppress ovulation for the intentional prevention of pregnancy called?
What is the use of hormones to suppress ovulation for the intentional prevention of pregnancy called?
What is the gradual loss of bone density and strength, which leads to spinal shortening and increased risk for bone fractures, called?
What is the gradual loss of bone density and strength, which leads to spinal shortening and increased risk for bone fractures, called?
What is a protein secreted by an endocrine gland that changes the action of another gland or tissue called?
What is a protein secreted by an endocrine gland that changes the action of another gland or tissue called?
Which of the following symptoms may indicate jaundice in a patient taking drugs with antiplatelet actions?
Which of the following symptoms may indicate jaundice in a patient taking drugs with antiplatelet actions?
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
What is the recommended timing for administering thyroid hormone agonist drugs in relation to meals or fiber supplements?
What is the most serious adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists on the cardiac system?
What is the most serious adverse effect of thyroid hormone agonists on the cardiac system?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
What should be assessed before giving the first dose of a thyroid hormone agonist drug?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
What is the medical term for a life-threatening condition characterized by severe hyperthyroidism, hypertension, heart failure, and seizures?
What is the medical term for a life-threatening condition characterized by severe hyperthyroidism, hypertension, heart failure, and seizures?
Which of the following is a recommendation for patients taking antithyroid drugs?
Which of the following is a recommendation for patients taking antithyroid drugs?
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonist drugs during pregnancy?
What is the function of thyroid hormone agonist drugs during pregnancy?
Which of the following symptoms should patients check for daily while taking these drugs?
Which of the following symptoms should patients check for daily while taking these drugs?
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?
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?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Why should patients keep all follow-up appointments and appointments for blood-clotting tests while taking these drugs?
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking these drugs?
Why should patients avoid crowds and people who are ill while taking these drugs?
What is the potential risk associated with taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
What is the potential risk associated with taking antithyroid drugs during pregnancy?
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
Why should women who are taking antithyroid drugs not breast-feed?
