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What is a potential side effect of medical management for thyroid conditions?
What is a potential side effect of medical management for thyroid conditions?
For which conditions is Radioactive Iodine Therapy typically used?
For which conditions is Radioactive Iodine Therapy typically used?
What is the primary test measured for thyroid function after administering radioactive iodine?
What is the primary test measured for thyroid function after administering radioactive iodine?
What precautions should patients receiving radioactive iodine take to minimize contamination?
What precautions should patients receiving radioactive iodine take to minimize contamination?
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What is essential to evaluate in patients after stopping antithyroid medications post-radioactive iodine treatment?
What is essential to evaluate in patients after stopping antithyroid medications post-radioactive iodine treatment?
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What is often given to patients at high risk for complications of hyperthyroidism before radioiodine therapy?
What is often given to patients at high risk for complications of hyperthyroidism before radioiodine therapy?
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What is a sign of thyroid storm that requires immediate medical intervention?
What is a sign of thyroid storm that requires immediate medical intervention?
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What is NOT a treatment strategy for thyroid storm?
What is NOT a treatment strategy for thyroid storm?
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What should a nurse monitor in patients with hypothyroidism who are prescribed analgesic agents?
What should a nurse monitor in patients with hypothyroidism who are prescribed analgesic agents?
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After establishing a normal thyroid state, how frequently should TSH be measured?
After establishing a normal thyroid state, how frequently should TSH be measured?
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What is the purpose of measuring total T3 if both TSH and free T4 are low?
What is the purpose of measuring total T3 if both TSH and free T4 are low?
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Which medication administration instruction is appropriate for patients with hypothyroidism?
Which medication administration instruction is appropriate for patients with hypothyroidism?
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Which condition is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Which condition is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
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What is a common clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
What is a common clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
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What significant laboratory finding indicates hyperthyroidism?
What significant laboratory finding indicates hyperthyroidism?
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What is a key aspect of medical management for hyperthyroidism?
What is a key aspect of medical management for hyperthyroidism?
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In patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which of the following symptoms would most likely NOT be present?
In patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which of the following symptoms would most likely NOT be present?
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When should patients with hypothyroidism seek medical attention?
When should patients with hypothyroidism seek medical attention?
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Which diet-related aspect is important for patients with hypothyroidism?
Which diet-related aspect is important for patients with hypothyroidism?
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Which group is most frequently affected by hyperthyroidism?
Which group is most frequently affected by hyperthyroidism?
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Study Notes
Hypothyroidism Nursing Management
- Analgesic, sedative, and anesthetic effects are prolonged.
- Nurses must closely monitor patients for adverse effects.
- Patient education includes medication details (timing, dosage, importance of continued use)
- Information about follow-up testing, nutrition, and weight management is vital.
- Patients should know when to seek medical attention.
Hyperthyroidism Overview
- Hyperthyroidism results from excessive thyroid hormone production.
- Common causes include Graves' disease, toxic multinodular goiter, toxic adenoma, thyroiditis, and excessive hormone intake.
- Women are affected 8 times more frequently than men, typically between ages 20 and 40.
- Trigger factors can include emotional stress, infection, or shock.
Hyperthyroidism Clinical Manifestations
- Symptoms: Increased appetite, hand tremors, irregular menstruation, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance, sleeplessness, vision problems, hair loss, frequent sweating, enlarged liver, vomiting, diarrhea, bulging eyes (exophthalmos), enlarged thyroid gland, abnormal heart rate.
Hyperthyroidism Assessment and Diagnostics
- Thyroid gland is enlarged, soft, and may pulsate.
- A palpable thrill and audible bruit over thyroid arteries are common.
- Assessment involves decreased serum TSH and increased free T4 levels, with increased radioactive iodine uptake.
Hyperthyroidism Medical Management
- Treatments vary depending on the cause.
- Combination therapies include antithyroid agents, radioactive iodine, and surgery (partial/full thyroidectomy).
- Potential side effects include relapse/reoccurrence and permanent hypothyroidism.
Radioactive Iodine Therapy (RIT)
- Destroys thyroid cells in a single dose.
- Treats toxic adenomas, toxic multinodular goiter, and thyrotoxicosis.
- Often requires pretreatment with antithyroid medications (methimazole) for 4-6 weeks prior to RIT.
- Administration of antithyroid medications is stopped 3 days before RIT and restarted 3 days after, tapered over 4-6 weeks.
- Thyroid hormone replacement is started 4-18 weeks post-RIT based on results of thyroid function tests (serum free T4).
- Serum free T4 is measured every 3-6 weeks, then monthly until thyroid function is stabilized, and TSH and free T4 are measured regularly (every 6-12 months later).
Radioactive Iodine Therapy (RIT) Patient Information
- RIT exposes households to their saliva, urine and body radiation.
- Avoid sexual contact, sleeping with others, children, pregnant women, shared utensils/cups, and follow provider instructions closely, limiting time spent around others.
Thyroid Storm
- A life-threatening condition characterized by cardiac dysrhythmias, fever, and neurological impairment.
- Management: Hypothermia measures (mattress/blanket, ice packs, cool environment), hydrocortisone, acetaminophen, humidified oxygen, intravenous fluids, and arterial blood gas monitoring or pulse oximetry.
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This quiz covers essential nursing management strategies for hypothyroidism and provides an overview of hyperthyroidism, including its causes and clinical manifestations. Understand the critical aspects of patient care, including medication education and recognizing symptoms. Test your knowledge on these vital endocrine disorders.
