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luvbio

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which nursing diagnosis may be identified for a patient with hyperthyroidism?
 
  a. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements
  b. Constipation
  c. Disturbed sleep pattern
  d. Ineffective airway clearance

Question 2

Which medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism?
 
  a. Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
  b. Liotrix (Thyrolar)
  c. Propylthiouracil (Propacil)
  d. Liothyronine (Cytomel)


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reelove4eva

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hyperthyroidism is caused by an excess amount of thyroid hormones. Patients typically exhibit the following symptoms: rapid, bounding pulse (even during sleep); cardiac enlargement; palpitations; and dysrhythmias. Patients are nervous and easily agitated. Reflexes are hyperactive and the patient typically experiences insomnia. A nursing diagnosis of Disturbed sleep pattern would be a common problem. The patient with hyperthyroidism is likely to consume less than body requirements and is not likely to be constipated as a result of the disease. Ineffective airway clearance is not a common problem of patients with hyperthyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Propylthiouracil is an antithyroid agent used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Levothyroxine, liotrix, and liothyronine are used to treat hypothyroidism.


luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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