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| What are symptoms of Hypothyroidism? |
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Definition
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Subnormal Temp
Lethargic
Excess sleep
Cold
Decrease appetite
Weight gain |
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| What are symptoms of Hyperthyroidism? |
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Definition
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Low grade fever
Nervousness
Insomnia
Hot
Increased appetite
Weight loss
Exopthalmus |
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| What does the Thyroid Hormone do? |
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Definition
Regulates Growth
Regulates Metabolism
Stimulate The Heart |
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| Levothroid, Synthroid (T3) are? |
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| Potassium Iodide is used to treat? |
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| Thyroid meds should be taken when? |
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Definition
| before breakfast to prevent insomnia |
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| Nursing assessment for hyper and hypothyroidism |
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Definition
Assess S/S of hormone excess or deficient (blood test)
Monitor blood levels of thyroid hormones
Assess for adverse effects |
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| Nursing intervention for hyper and hypothyroidism |
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Definition
| check apical pulse before giving med, if >100, notify doctor |
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| Interventions for antithyroid iodide solutions |
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Definition
-dilute in milk or juice
-drink solution through a straw
-check for iodine allergies before giving
-assess for symptoms of hypothyroidism |
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Term
| How long may it take thyroid meds to start working? |
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Definition
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| An excess adrenal steroid production is? |
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Definition
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| An deficiency adrenal steroid production is? |
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Definition
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| What 3 factors influence the production of cortisol? |
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Definition
- sleep-wake cycle
- negative feedback
- stress |
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Term
| What are some natural occurring steroids? |
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Definition
- cortisone
- hydrocortisone
- methylprednisolone |
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Term
| What are some synthetic steroids? |
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Definition
- prednisolone
- prednisone
- triamcinolone
- deszmethasone |
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Term
| What meds are used for inflammatory disorders? |
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Definition
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| Nursing assessment for steroids? |
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Definition
- listen to the lungs for pulmonary edema
- monitor I&O, daily weights
- monitor blood sugars
- report mood changes |
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Term
| Nursing interventions for steroids? |
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Definition
- give med in the morning because that is when the body normal secrets cortisol
- give with meals to avoid GI irritation |
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Term
| What is one thing to never forget to tell a pt who is on steroids? |
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Definition
| That steroids must be stopped gradually, never stop taking suddenly. |
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Term
| Examples of estrogen therapy? |
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Definition
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Definition
- Provera
- Prometerium (safe during preg) |
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Term
| Examples of Rapid Acting insulin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the onset, peak, and duration of rapid acting insulin? |
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Definition
- O 15min
- P 30 min - 3 hours
- D 3-5 hours |
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Term
| What are examples of short acting (regular) insulin? |
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Definition
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| What is the onset, peak, and duration of short acting (regular) insulin? |
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Definition
- O 30 min - 1hr
- P 2-4hr
- D 5-7hr |
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| What are examples of intermediate- acting insulin? |
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Definition
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| What is the onset, peak, and duration of intermediate acting insulin? |
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Definition
- O 3-4hr
- P 6-12hr
- D 18-24hr |
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| What are examples of long acting insulin? |
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Definition
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| What is the onset, peak, and duration of long acting insulin? |
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