HYPOTHYROIDISM VS HYPERTHYROIDISM

DEFINITION

1. What is hypothyroidism?

2. What is hyperthyroidism?

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

1. What are the causes?

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

1. What are the signs and symptoms?

Pharmacology

1. What are the agents used?

2. What are the actions of these medications?

HEALTH EDUCATION

3. Emotional support

1. Medication compliance

2. Lifestyle modification

4. Follow up

NURSING CARE PLAN

1. Vital data

2. Fluid balance

3. Medication as prescribed

4. Nutrition

DIAGNOSTICS

1. Physical examination by doctor

2. Blood tests

3. Imaging

Nursing Diagnoses

1.Constipation

2. Activity intolerance

3. Disturbed thought processes

4. Risk for impaired skin integrity

References

1. Mindomo

2. Brunner & Suddarth"s

3. Medscape