Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
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| Primary hypofunction | destruction of gland/blocked secretion-infarction, infection, autoimmmune disorder, neoplasm
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| primary hyperfunction | excessive hormone production, tumor, or tissue hyperplasia
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| Iatrogenic disorders | induced by medicaion rx for nonendocrine disorder or excessive rx of endocrine disorder-chemo, radiation, surgical, removal, decreased blood supply to gland, high dose steroids
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| Thyroid gland | -located on the anterior of neck
-has 2 lobes joined by a thin isthmus that lies in front of trachea
-rich blood supply
-right side has greater blood supply
-right often larger than left lobe
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| What does the thyroid produce? | -Triiodothyronine (T3)
-Thyroxine (T4)
-Calcitonin
-Synthesis of thyroid hormones involves many steps
-need sufficient intake/absorption of iodine and protein
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| Iodine | imp in production of T3 & T4
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| What does the amount of T3 & T4 effect? | -production of Growth Hormone
-stimulation of thermogenesis
-synthesis of many proteins, enzymes, hormones, & metabolism of cholesterol & triglycerides
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| What are the 3 most common thyroid problems? | -underactive thyroid
-overactive thyroid
-thyroid nodules
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| What is a goiter? | -enlarged thyroid gland
-associated with hypothyroidism
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| What is Myxedema? | -describes several conditions due to acquired hypothyroid
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| What is Cretinism? | congenital hypothyroid
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| What is Thyroiditis | -toxic thyroid
-caused by destruction of the gland by drugs or trauma
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| What are some symptoms of HYPERthyroidism? | -Sweating
-Tremors & tachycardia
-Intolerance to heat
-Nervousness
-Goiter
-hyperkinesis
-wt loss
-anxiety, weakness
-rapid speech
-moist skin
-fatigue, exhausted
-frequent bowel movements
-shorter or lighter menstrual periods
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| What are some symptoms of HYPOthyroidism? | -Fatigue or lack of energy
-wt gain
-feeling cold
-dry skin & hair
-HEAVY menstral periods
-constipation
-slowed thinking
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