Tumor on the pituitary gland that produces ACTH

Signs and symptoms include moon face, purple striae, and osteoporosis

A physician orders laboratory tests to confirm hyperthyroidism in a client with classic signs and symptoms of this disorder, and notices these significant findings

Avoid trauma to the skin (no adhesive tape)

Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid) is a medication to treat this disease process

A patient with a history of hypothyroidism is admitted to the intensive care unit unconscious and with a temperature of 95.2ºF. A family member informs the nurse that the patient has not taken thyroid medication for over 2 months. What does the nurse suspect that these findings indicate?

Dark pigmentation of the knees, elbows and knuckles ( the commonly bent joints)

An elevated plasma cortisol level

Educate the patient to always carry 100mg IM hydrocortisone syringe

Glucocorticosteroids are usually given in divided doses
to manage this disease process.

Causes include autoimmune diseases, radiation, surgical removal of the thyroid, and thyroiditis

Cardiac effects of hyperthyroidism include

Results of a patient's CMP revealed hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and a low blood glucose level indicating this disorder.

Patient education to avoid foods including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, soy and Brussels sprouts is important for this disorder

This medication is administered to manage hyperthyroidism

This is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism

During an assessment a patient reports they are cold, have noticed, hair loss, brittle nails, and dry skin, you suspect they might have this disorder.

Lab tests indicate low levels of T3 and T4 and a high level of TSH

A nursing intervention for a person diagnosed with hyperthyroidism relating to nutrition

IV administration of T3 and T4 Is given until it is safe to administer the oral form.

Not only caused by autoimmunity, this disorder can be caused by long-lasting infections, such as tuberculosis, HIV, and some fungal infections

A 45-year-old male who has not been taking Tapazole as ordered and is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis. He has an HR of 125 bpm, 42 breaths per minute, appears restless, and a temperature of 102.4F. You expect the patient to be experiencing this medical emergency

Foods below should a patient experiencing a thyroid storm avoid

Symptoms of this disorder may be treated with compression stockings and topical corticosteroids.

Used to control cardiac arrhythmias associated with hyperthyroid and thyroid storm.