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NR565 Pharmacology Final Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism – ANS-Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. Skin is cold and dry. hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs. Heart rate and temperat... ure are lowered. The patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold. Mentation may be impaired. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - ANS-Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech Skeletal muscles may weaken and atrophy Metabolic rate is raised, resulting in increased heat production, increased body temperature, intolerance to heat, and skin that is warm and moist Weight loss occurs if caloric intake fails to match the increase in metabolic rate Severe hypothyroidism - ANS-Myxedema Hypothyroid Treatment - ANS-Levothyroxine is the drug of choice for most patients who require thyroid hormone replacement. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Therapeutic Goal - ANS-Resolution of signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism and restoration of normal laboratory values for serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (T4). Major forms of hyperthyroidism - ANS-Graves disease and toxic nodular goiter (also known as Plummer disease). Graves Disease - ANS-Most common cause of excessive thyroid hormone secretion [Show More]

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