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| Thyroid Disorders, Treatment, and Nursing Implications |
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Nursing:
Hormonal Conditions
Oncology Nursing/Malignancies
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| Authors |
Jeri Shaffer, RN, MSN
Jeri L. Shaffer, RN, MSN |
| Hours |
2.00 contact hours |
| Expires |
EXPIRED |
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| Passing Grade |
70% |
| Test Retries |
Unlimited
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After completion of this course the participant should be able to:
- List three thyroid hormones and describe their function.
- Describe 4 tests of thyroid function
- Describe risk factors of the major thyroid disorders: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, and thyroid cancer.
- Discuss clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
- Identify laboratory findings of thyroid disorders.
- Describe treatment modalities of major thyroid disorders.
- Discuss medical and nursing management of myxedema and thyroid storm.
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To take just this course, test, and evaluation and get your certificate online, the cost is only $ 30.00!
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Hours purchased are good for an unlimited time, but only within the discipline they were purchased in.
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No Commercial Support or Sponsorship is accepted by CEU4U, Inc.
Products, drugs, and/or therapies discussed within this educational offering do NOT imply endorsement by CEU4U, Inc. or American Nurses Credentialing Center.
No off label use of product(s) are discussed in this educational offering.
The author(s) and planning committee of this content declare that they have no real or perceived conflict of interest related to this presentation.
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Course Sample:
INTRODUCTION Knowledge of the thyroid gland and its functions is important for nursing since the thyroid plays a major role in the regulation of so many important body functions. This presentation describes how dysfunction of the thyroid gland causes overt signs and symptoms in patients that can lead to significant functional impairment or even death. Because these signs and symptoms can be relatively vague, or can mimic other diseases processes, prompt and accurate investigation is necessary. Due to the subtle and insidious nature of many of the thyroid problems, the nurse is in the perfect position to pick up "red flags". A good nurse is often the key to the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders in patients of all ages. Conditions that will be presented are: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, myxedema, thyroiditis, and thyroid neoplasms. Review of Anatomy and Physiology of Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland has two lobes that are connected by a narrow strip or isthmus. The gland is located below the cricoid cartilage in the neck. The lobes are made up of irregular shaped lobules that contain follicular sacs. These follicules produce three different hormones: thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and thyrocalcitonin. Euthyroid is the term for a normal functioning thyroid state. Thyroxine (T4) has several important functions including its major role of regulation of metabolism. Specifically thyroxine regulates growth and development, is responsible for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, is involved in reproduction, and aids in infection resistance. An excess of thyroxine produces increase in metabolic rate while too little produces a slowing down of physical and mental function and stunted growth and development in children. Triiodothyronine (T3) is a more concentrated form of thyroxine that is converted to thyroxine by certain peripheral target tissues in the body. Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) or calcitonin has a role in controlling serum calcium and phosphate. The action of calcitonin is opposite that of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) whose function in calcium regulation is primary. The pituitary hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), regulates thyroid function. TSH stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroxine. A negative feedback system is involved as the level of circulating thyroxine controls the release of TSH. As the serum level of T4 is raised the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary is suppressed and as T4 serum levels drop too low, there is more TSH released prompting the thyroid gland to produce more thyroxine. Tests for Thyroid Function |
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