Author Question: Which nursing diagnosis may be identified for a patient with hyperthyroidism? a. Imbalanced ... (Read 154 times)

luvbio · **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)

reelove4eva · **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.