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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is the disease state in humans and in animals caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. Primary: the thyroid gland itself Secondary: Problem directly with the Pituitary Gland Due to iodine deficiency TERM 2
Atrophy
DEFINITION 2 Atrophy is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body. TERM 3
Cretinism
DEFINITION 3 Cretinism is a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (congenital hypothyroidism) due to maternal nutritional deficiency of iodine. TERM 4
EVERYTHING SLOWS DOWN
DEFINITION 4 EVERYTHING SLOWS DOWN TERM 5
Cardiovascular system
DEFINITION 5 Decreased CO Decreased Cardiac Contractility Anemia Cobalamin, iron, folate deficiencies Inceased cholesterol and tryglycerides
Respiratory System
Low exercise tolerance Shortness of breath on exertion TERM 7
Neurologic System
DEFINITION 7 Fatigued and lethargic Personality and mood changes Impaired memory Slowed speech Decreased initiative Somnolence TERM 8
Integumentary System
DEFINITION 8 Cold intolerance Hair Loss Dry/coarse skin Brittle nails Hoarseness Muscle weakness and swelling Weight gain TERM 9
Reproductive System
DEFINITION 9 Menorrhagia (abnormally long and heavy bleeding at regular intervals) Changes in menstrual cycle TERM 10
GI System
DEFINITION 10 Decreased Motility Constipation
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is the term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, everything speeds up! TERM 17
Thyrotoxicosis
DEFINITION 17 Increased levels of circulating T3 and T TERM 18
Graves Disease
DEFINITION 18 An autoimmune disease Goiter Excessive thyroid hormone secretion Decreased weight Bug eyed appearance Due to insufficient Iodine supply Thyroid tissue may be completely destroyed TERM 19
Thyrotoxic Crisis
DEFINITION 19 Acute, rare condition where all manifestations are heightened. Caused by additional stressors. Treatment is to decrease thyroid hormone levels TERM 20
Radioactive Iodine Uptake
DEFINITION 20 The radioactive iodine uptake test, or RAIU test, is a type of scan used in the diagnosis of thyroid problems, particularly hyperthyroidism.
Subtotal Thyroidectomy
Removal of about 90% of thyroid gland TERM 22
Iodine
DEFINITION 22 Decreases vascularity of thyroid gland in preparation for thyroidectomy TERM 23
Lugol's solution
DEFINITION 23 Decreases Vascularity in preparation for a thyroidectomy TERM 24
Thyroid Storm
DEFINITION 24 Hyperthyroidism is the term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland. It is the same thing as hyperthyroidism except with an exacerbation of symptoms TERM 25
Diet
DEFINITION 25 High calorie diet Avoid Caffeine, highly seasoned foods, and high-fiber foods Decrease salt
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism causes hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) through the excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), usually by an adenoma (benign tumors) of the parathyroid glands. TERM 32
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
DEFINITION 32 Secondary hyperparathyroidism refers to the excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) by the parathyroid glands in response to hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels) and associated hypertrophy of the glands. TERM 33
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
DEFINITION 33 Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is a state of excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) after a long period of secondary hyperparathyroidism and resulting in hypercalcemia. TERM 34
Hyperparathyroidism
DEFINITION 34 Hypercalcemia Hypophosphatemia Decrease secretion of PTH
