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What is the main cause of hyperthyroidism according to the text?
What is the main cause of hyperthyroidism according to the text?
- High levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Graves disease as an autoimmune process (correct)
- Thyroid ablation by medication
- Increase in thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH)
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hyperthyroidism?
- Increased systolic blood pressure
- Heat intolerance
- Constipation (correct)
- Weight loss
What is a common treatment for hyperthyroidism that makes the client hypothyroid?
What is a common treatment for hyperthyroidism that makes the client hypothyroid?
- Thyroid ablation by medication
- Radioactive iodine therapy (correct)
- Adenectomy of the anterior pituitary
- Thyroidectomy
What does an elevated T4 level suppress according to the text?
What does an elevated T4 level suppress according to the text?
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What are the primary nursing interventions for a client experiencing thyroid storm?
What are the primary nursing interventions for a client experiencing thyroid storm?
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What are some common symptoms of thyroid storm?
What are some common symptoms of thyroid storm?
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What is the purpose of administering Propranolol (Inderal) in the treatment of thyroid storm?
What is the purpose of administering Propranolol (Inderal) in the treatment of thyroid storm?
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What is the recommended diet for a client with hyperthyroidism?
What is the recommended diet for a client with hyperthyroidism?
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What is a potential complication of radioactive iodine (131I) therapy for hyperthyroidism?
What is a potential complication of radioactive iodine (131I) therapy for hyperthyroidism?
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Why should a client take antithyroid medication exactly as prescribed?
Why should a client take antithyroid medication exactly as prescribed?
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