ENDOCRINE SYSTEM thyroid problems HYPOthyroidism

Question 1

When you think of HYPOthyroid, think NO____

Answer 1

ENERGY!!!

Question 2

What is myxedema?

When myxedema is present at birth, it’s called____.

A parent comes to the doctor’s office, and tell the doctor that they have the best baby in the whole wide world. “she hasn’t woken up since I got her home. she has slept all day and all night. she’s not eating much, but she’s getting so fat.
This may be signs of ____

Answer 2

• swelling of the skin and underlying tissues. giving a waxy consistency.
• cretinism
• baby hypothyroidism

Question 3

HYPOTHYROIDSM S/S adult:

____ fatigue

_____ GI activity

____ weight

_____ hot/cold

_____ speech

____ expression

Answer 3

• increased
• slow GI
• increased weight, eating less
• cold
• slow/slurred speech
• no

Question 4

• Synthroid
• Proloid
• Cytomel

are all____.

Do they have to take these meds forever?

what is expected to happen to their energy level?

Answer 4

• drugs to treat hypothyroidism (will increase their energy level)
• yes
• energy will increase

Question 5

People with hypothyroidism, tend to have_____ disease. Why is this bad?

Anytime you are giving someone synthroid, proloid, or cytomel, always look for any kind of ____ complaint, chest___, and ____breath.

Answer 5

• Coronary artery disease
• The synthroid, proloid, or cytomel will increase their energy level= increase heart rate= increased BP which is bad due to the CAD.
• heart
• pain
• shortness of