This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A pregnant client is receiving treatment for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following medications ... (Read 78 times)

notis

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
on: Jun 25, 2018
A pregnant client is receiving treatment for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to see?
 
  1. Levothyroxine
  2. Methimazole
  3. Propylthiouracil
  4. Radioactive iodine

Question 2

A client is hospitalized with an ongoing fever. The nurse learns that the client has had a recent infection.
 
  Currently the client is restless, diaphoretic, and agitated with the following vital signs: temperature 106F, pulse 114, blood pressure 180/80 mmHg. Which of the following disorders is the client most likely experiencing?
  1. Addisonian crisis
  2. Goiter
  3. Myxedema
  4. Thyroid crisis


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Ptupou85

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is the drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism in a pregnant or breastfeeding client. Radioactive iodine and methimazole are treatments for nonpregnant clients with hyperthyroidism. Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

4
Thyroid crisis is a serious form of hyperthyroidism that is life threatening. It is most likely to occur in persons who have been inadequately treated or undiagnosed. Infection, stress or emotional trauma, pregnancy, and medications may precipitate the event. Myxedema and addisonian crisis would not produce a severe increase in blood pressure. Goiter tends to interfere with swallowing and breathing.


notis

  • Member
  • Posts: 596
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

T4T

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Exophthalmos. The protrusion of the eyes is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism. Exophthalmos. The protrusion of the eyes is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism.
Pregnant woman taking precautions to prevent a toxoplasmosis infection by (a) having someone else ... Pregnant woman taking precautions to prevent a toxoplasmosis infection by (a) having someone else ...
International Normalized Ratio Guidelines for Dental Treatment International Normalized Ratio Guidelines for Dental Treatment
Potential Interactions of Medications, Herbs, Nutrients, and Foods (1 of 2) Potential Interactions of Medications, Herbs, Nutrients, and Foods (1 of 2)
Evolution of Treatment for Mental Disorders Evolution of Treatment for Mental Disorders
Changing Dimensions of the Pregnant Uterus. Numbers Represent Weeks of Gestation Changing Dimensions of the Pregnant Uterus. Numbers Represent Weeks of Gestation
Video: Corpus Callosum Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library