Exam 4: NSG3850 / NSG 3850
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology for Nurses II | Guide Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Galen
Question:
What to test for hyperthyroidism
Answer:
Thyroid autoantibodies
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Labs for hyperthyroidism
Answer:
Low TSH Elevated Free T4 Elevated Free T3
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Question:
Pt will c/o of vision changes and photophobia with
Answer:
hyperthyroidism
Question:
is a form of life-threatening thyrotoxicosis that occurs when excessive amounts of thyroid hormones are acutely released into the circulation.
can be caused by a sudden stop of corticosteroids
Answer:
Thyroid storm
Question:
CM of thyroid storm
Answer:
Elevated temperature Significant tachycardia Cardiac dysrhythmias Congestive heart failure Extreme restlessness Agitation Psychosis may occur 2 / 4
Prompt treatment of thyroid storm is required usually with a betablocker = propanolol
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Hypoparathyroidism manifestations
Answer:
Paresthesias of the fingertips, toes, and lips Muscle twitching or spasms (tetany) Fatigue or weakness Dysrhythmias Hypotension Abdominal cramping Diarrhea Painful menstruation Patchy hair loss Dry, coarse skin Brittle nails Anxiety or nervousness Headaches Depression or mood swings Memory loss
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Question:
Inadequate levels of circulating cortisol & aldosterone
Answer:
Addisons disease
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Primary cause of primary Addisons disease
Answer:
-Caused by destruction of the adrenal cortex through idiopathic or autoimmune mechanisms
-Tuberculosis
-Trauma
-Hemorrhage of the adrenals (often associated with anticoagulant therapy)
-Fungal disease (e.g., histoplasmosis)
-Neoplasia
-Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency may not be recognized until 90% of the cortical tissue has been rendered nonfunctional.
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