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Exemplar 12.6: Thyroid Disease
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1Which of the following are risk factors for hyperthyroidism?
- AGraves disease
- BHashimoto thyroiditis
- CIodine deficiency
- DBeing male
- EBetween 20 and 40 years of age
2A woman who has Graves disease is having marital issues because she's been unable to get pregnant, despite repeated attempts at trying. She doesn't know why this is happening, but she feels like a failure of a wife. Which of the following would you explain to her?
- A"Hyperthyroidism can cause decreased fertility."
- B"Hyperthyroidism can cause menstrual irregularities."
- C"Hyperthyroidism can cause an increased risk for spontaneous abortion."
- D"Hyperthyroidism can cause hypertension and tachycardia."
3What is the normal lab value for serum TSH?
- A0.35-5.5 mU/mL
- BBelow 0.1 mcg/mL
- C5.5-6.5 mU/mL
- D4.5-11.5 mcg/dL
4What is the normal lab value for serum T4?
- A80-200 ng/dL
- B0.35-5.5 mU/mL
- C4.5-11.5 mcg/dL
- D7.35-7.45
5What is the normal lab value for serum T3?
- A0.35-5.5 mU/mL
- B80-200 ng/dL
- C4.5-11.5 mcg/dL
- D250-350 ng/dL
6Which of the following statements indicate to you that your client needs further teaching about radioactive iodine therapy?
- A"I will see results in 6-8 weeks."
- B"I will not be under radiation precautions while I'm being treated."
- C"I need to measure my pulse rate following therapy, and tell the provider if it goes over 100 ."
- D"This type of treatment is fairly uncontrollable."
- E"I do not need to tell my doctor if I get pregnant."
7When caring for patients with hyperthyroidism, which of the following is important for the client to understand?
- AHow to provide self care
- BWhat diet he/she should follow
- CWhat symptoms to monitor for
- DWhen to call the provider
- EImportance of taking medications
8Which of the following are appropriate interventions when caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism?
- ARegularly take vitals
- BMonitor the skin for redness or lesions
- CTeach the client to use artificial tears to moisten eyes.
- DTell the client to weigh himself at the same time each day.
- EEncourage rest more than physical activity.
- FCollaborate with the dietician to create an appropriate high calorie diet.
9Which of the following are the neurologic signs of hyperthyroidism?
- AHand and eye tremors
- BNervousness
- CInsomnia
- DEmotional lability
- EIncreased reflexes
- FHand and foot paresthesias
- GMemory impairment
- HSomnolence
- IConfusion
- JSlow speech
10Which of the following are sensory signs of hypothyroidism?
- APeriorbital edema
- BBlurred vision
- CPhotophobia
- DLacrimination
- EExophthalmos
11Which of the following are the respiratory and cardiovascular signs of hyperthyroidism?
- ADyspnea
- BHypertension
- CTachycardia
- DPalpations
- EPleural effusion
- FHypotension
- GBradycardia
- HEnlarged heart
- IAnemia
- JDysrhythmias
12Which of the following are gastrointestinal signs of hypothyroidism?
- AConstipation
- BNausea
- CVomiting
- DDiarrhea
- EAbdominal pain
13Which of the following are reproductive signs of hyperthyroidism?
- AAmenorrhea
- BDecreased fertility (females)
- CDecreased libido (males)
- DImpotence
- EMenorrhagia
- FInfertility (Female)
14Which of the following are musculoskeletal signs of hyperthyroidism?
- AMuscle wasting
- BWeakness
- CFatigue
- DMuscle stiffness
15Which of the following are integumentary signs of hypothyroidism?
- AHair loss
- BBrittle nails
- CCoarse, dry skin
- DNonpitting edema
- EFine, thin hair
- FFlushed, moist skin
16Which of the following are metabolic signs of hyperthyroidism?
- AHyperthermia
- BDiaphoresis
- CHunger
- DWeight loss
- EFluid volume deficit
- FHypothermia
- GAnorexia
- HWeight gain
- ISystemic edema
17Which of the following are appropriate interventions when dealing with a patient having a thyroid storm?
- ADecrease temperature with aspirin
- BMaintain a patent airway
- CContinually take pulse, temperature, and respirations.
- DUtilize cool sponge baths or ice packs to decrease the fever
- EAdminister a beta-blocker
18Which of the following are risk factors for hypothyroidism?
- AHashimoto thyroiditis
- BTreatment with lithium carbonate
- CGraves disease
- DToxic multinodular goider
- EFamily history of autoimuune conditions
19Which of the following indicates that the patient with hypothyroidism understands what you've taught them?
- A"I should drink up to 2,000 mL a day "
- B"I should turn down the thermostat in my house."
- C"I should use hot water when I shower."
- D"I should use skin oils and lotions that contain alcohol."
20Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for a patient with hypothyroidism?
- AIncrease the temperature in the patient's room
- BElevate the head of the patient's bed to 45 degrees
- CEncourage increased fiber intake.
- DUtilize pillows, pads, or sheepskin foam cushions for the patient's bed
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- Quiz on Thyroid Disease, created by Olivia McRitchie on 19/03/2018.
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