Hondros NUR 212 Exam 3 (2023 – 2024) With Complete Solution

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Subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values - TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs - no TSH elevated T3 and T4 Graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct t... he thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism Skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyroid pt - warm, smooth, moist THIN brittle nails patchy hair loss with fine silky hair clubbing of fingers Skin/hair/nails for hypoactive thyroid patient - dry, thick, inelsastic cold skin THICK, brittle nails dry, sparse, coarse hair puffy face decreased sweating pale TPO - measured to assess for thyroiditis Hashimotos lab values - thyroid hormones = low TSH = high Complications of hyperthyroidism - thyrotoxicosis (aka thyrotoxic crisis aka thyroid storm) thyroid storm s/s - severe tachycardia HF Shock Hyperthermia (106) abdm pain N/V/D Agitation Delirium Seizures [Show More]

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