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Hypothyroidism
Sparks, L. (2013). Pathophysiology made incredibly easy. Lippincott: Philidelphia
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
06/06/2014

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3 features in face of hypothyrodism
Definition

puffiness under eyes, 

puffy face

dry skin

Term
term used to describe severe hypothyroidism
Definition
myoxedema
Term
characteristic of myxoedema
Definition

thickening of facial feastures and induration of skin (becoming harder)

 

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2 classifications of hypothyroidism
Definition
primary and secondary
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Primary thyroidism
Definition
stems from disorder of thyroid gland
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Secondary thyroidism
Definition
failure to stimulate normal thyroid function
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