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S/S Hypothyroidism    Extreme fatigue Dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss Cold intolerant Husky voice or hoarseness Fluid retention Weight gain Constipation Dull mental process, low b/p Menstrual problems  
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labs for Hypothyroidism    History and PE Thyroid function tests Elevated TSH Low T3 and T4 Thyroid scan Radioactive Iodine uptake test  
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Nursing interventions for Hypothyroidism    V/S Warm environment Alternate activity with rest Increase fluid intake to 2L/d High fiber diet Emotional support Teach life long Rx regime Avoid sedative or hypnotics Teach about RX *VIP! Look at S/S, then select your actions  
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Medication for hypothyroidism    Synthyroid (thyroid replacement hormone) Take on an empty stomach each am. (1 hr before breakfast)  
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Complications of hypothyroidism    Myxedema Coma Atherosclerosis Hyperthyroid (if too much RX) Hypoglycemia Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s)  
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Nursing Diagnoses for hypothyroidism    Activity intolerance Self care deficit Risk for injury Altered body image Altered bowel elimination: Constipation  
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Hypothyroidism    Goiter- Decreased metabolic rate Often confused with the normal aging decline Caution use of hypnotics or sedatives Myxedema (hypothyroidism) due to a deficiency of thyroid hormone. (Adult form) Cretinism= infant form  
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Hyperthyroidism    Increased metabolic rate r/t increased circulating thyroid hormone Causes: Grave’s disease pg.890, emotional shock, stress, infection Thyroid Storm= most serious results in heart failure, mania, fever Goiter  
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hyperthyroidism    Avoid OTC that contain IODINE: cough syrups, bronchodilators, salt substitutes  
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S/S hyperthyroidism    Nervousness Hyperexcitable Palpitations Hand tremors Rapid pulse Insomnia Heat intolerance Severe weight loss and increase appetite Amenorrhea Osteoporosis exophthalmos  
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Labs for hyperthyroidism    Decreased TSH Increased T3 and T4 Soft gland might pulsate Bruit heard over thyroid  
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Nursing Interventions for hyperthyroidism    V/S, I&O, Weight Cool baths Administer antithyroid meds: propylthiouracil, Iodine Administer beta blockers prn Rest & Nutrition Prepare for thyroidectomy Trach set and support the head post surgery  
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Nursing interventions for hyperthyroidism cont.    Monitor voice q 30 min Be prepared to administer Ca Gluconate Observe for hemorrhage,  
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Nursing interventions for hyperthyroidism cont.    Give pain meds Begin levothyroxine and monitor TSH External cooling Corticosteroids to decrease swelling V/S and cardiac monitoring Monitor for Tetany Monitor for Thyroid Storm  
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Pharmacology of hyperthyroidism    Potassium iodide SSKI Lugol’s solution Propylthiouracil Radioactive iodine 123 I or 131 I Beta adrenergic blockers Hydorcortisone  
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Complications of hyperthyroidism   thyroid storm, heart failure, anxiety, mania  
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Thyroidectomy    Prior to surgery, patient must be euthyroid to prevent Thyroid Storm- hypermetabolic state Pain management Prevent hemorrhage  
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Thyroidectomy    Prevent hypocalcemia Instruct on life long hormone replacement therapy Surgery is done on patients with cancer or those that do not respond to RX.  
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S/S thyroidectomy    Hyperthyroidism Thyroid Cancer  
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Nursing interventions for thyroidectomy    Decrease stress on suture line Check behind the neck for bleeding Support the neck Calcium gluconate on hand Trach set  
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medications for thyroidectomy    Preop rx: Tapazole, SSKI, PTU Iodine prep Propranolol  
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medication for thyroidectomy    Post op rx: Synthyroid  
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Complications of thyroidectomy    Resp obstruction Hemorrhage Hypocalcemia Tetany Injury to laryngeal nerve Thyroid storm  
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Cushing’s Syndrome    R/t pituitary tumor or adrenal cortex Known as: hypercortisolism Increase circulating adrenal hormones Treatment is adrenalectomy- removal of tumor  Or decrease the steroid use  
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S/S of Cushing’s    Weakness, delayed wound healing Ruddy complexion Depressed, freq infections Buffalo hump Moon face, bruising Hyperglycemia  
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S/S of Cushing’s    Masculine traits Menstrual prob and impotence Risk for infection  
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Nursing interventions for Cushing's    Diet: high protein, Vit. D and Ca, low Calorie, fat, and Na. Rich in Vit.K, low carb. Teach not to d/c steroids abruptly Medic alert bracelet Teach about RX: adrenal enzyme inhibitor (aminoglutethimide) Go to the physician regularly   
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Complications of Cushings   hypertension, osteo, DM, Addison’s crisis, shock,death  
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Addison’s Disease    Cause: adrenal insufficiency Immune system makes antibodies that attack self. May follow TB, HIV, or abrupt withdrawal of steroids Treatment is to replace the hormone not being produced: Aldosterone = mineralocorticoid  
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Addison’s Disease   Cortisol= replaced with glucocorticoid such as hydorcortisone  
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s/s for Addison's    Fatigue, weight loss, no appetite Abd pain,polyuria, wt loss N/v, diarrhea, low b/p Skin change- darkening Fever, irritability Crave salt Hypoglycemia Hair loss  
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Nursing Interventions for addison's    High Na, Low K, increase fluids Take medications Avoid stress ID card Carry injectable cortisol for ER Carry glucose Increase meds during stress, URI  
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Nursing Interventions for addison's    Go to ER if n,v or diarrhea Teach About Addisonian crisis Risk for osteo, hypotension, hypoglycemia, shock, death  
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medications for addison's    Mineralocorticoids Glucocorticoids = prednisone, hydrocortisone Addisonian Crisis: NS, IV Glococorticoids, antipyretics, antiemetics  
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Pheochromocytoma   Adrenal medulla hypersecretion- tumor Tumors release excess catecholamines mainly norepinephrine 5 Ps: PressurePalpitationsPallorPerspirationPain –h/a,chest,abdPresenting: s/s: hypertensive crisis24 hour urine test  
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s/s pheochromocytoma    Ortho hypotension Weight loss Constipation Tremors, pallor Retinopathy Hyperglycemia Hypercalcemia Treatment: surgery Alphadrenergic blocker: phenoxybenzamine (preop) Demser (preop) Metyrosine Ca channel blockers  
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Hypoparathyroidism    Occurs after neck surgery and hypocalcemia Tx: calcium supp. And Vit D in the form of Calcitrol 2L fluid/day Eye dr. q 1-2 yr – cataracts Maintain low nml cal without stones  
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hypoparathyroid teaching    Take Calcium in divided doses Carbonate form with food Citrate form without food Vit D and phosphate binders  
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hypoparathyroid teaching    Self monitor for Hypocalcemia: muscle spasm, tetany, decline mental status. Hypercalcemia (thirst, polyuria, decrease muscle tone, constipation) Diet – high in Ca and low in phos (processed cheese) food high in Ca Complication: renal stones  
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True Hypoparathyroidism    Paresthesia around lips and mouth, fingers, toes Tetany = + Chvostek’s and +Trousseau’s Fragile nails Seizures Cardiac disfunction Dental problems  
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Hyperparathyroidism    Elevated calcium levels r/t inappropriate release of PTH Cause : cancer Med induced: thiazides, lithium, aminophylline, steroids, vit D Leukemia Vit D intox C/o myalgia and weakness- fall  
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treatment for hyperparathyroidism    Fluids Activity NO Thiazide diuretics – They promote Ca retention Diuretics Estrogen for Females SURGERY  
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Thyroid Cancer    Papillary Follicular Anaplastic  Thyroid lymphoma medullary  
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SIADH    Hypersecretion of ADH Cause – small cell Ca of lung or medication Correct the Na level Water restriction Demeclocycline, Lithium, phenytoin Hypertonic Saline 3% and Lasix  
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SIADH S/S    Anorexia, n/v,weight gain, weakness, anger Lethargy, h/a, seizure, coma Low NA Decrease urine No edema  
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Diabetes Insipidus    Polyuria as much as 20L/d Spec. grav 1.005 or less Polydypsia Insomnia Hypovolemia, hypernatremia Mental dullness  
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Diabetes Insipidus    Diet:low na,low protein, thiazide diuretics Treatment: nasal DDAPV, tab. Or IV Fluid replacement, I&O, neuro.  If nasal congestion – rx not absorbed.  
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Pituitary Gland disorders   Acromegaly - Excess growth hormone- thicken hands, face, and feet.  
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pituitary gland disorders   Surgery transphenoidal approach to remove pituitary adenoma – produce ACTH= Cushing’sIncreased prolactin hormone produced- treat with medication:Parlodel, Dostinex, Pergonal. Surgery,radiation.  
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