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Thyrotoxicosis - Coggle Diagram
Thyrotoxicosis
Nursing care plan
Monitor cool temperature in an environment
Monitor intake and output, note specific gravity
Administer oxygen therapy when needed
Verbalise understanding of diseases process
Maintain adequate cardiac output for tissue needs
Administer medication as ordered by the doctor
Administer Oxygen as prescribed
Signs and symptoms
Unexplained weight loss
Tachycardia
Muscle weaknesses
Sire throat
Sensitivity to heat
Change in menstrual cycle
Nausea and vomiting
Diagnostic studies
Blood tests to confirm diagnosis
Ultrasound
Urine test
Thyroid function test
Radioactive iodine uptake
Treatment and management
Radioactive iodine
Anti-thyroid drugs e.g methimaxole
Surgery (thyroidectomy)
Beta blockers
Causes
High intake of iodine
Excessive intake of thyroid hormone
Thyroiditis
Hyperthyroidism
Pathophysiology
Excessive iodine intake leading to excess secretion of thytoid hormone
Abnormal secretion of TSH
Definition
Is a treatable condition that happens when you have too much thyroid hormone in your body.