BSC2346 AP Module 10 Case Study, complete latest guide, 100% correct

Question 1

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Edna is a 42-year-old mother of two girls. She has been feeling very sluggish lately and finds it hard to get out of bed in the morning, even after a full night’s sleep. She is fatigued throughout the day and has to compensate with a lot of caffeine. She’s gained about 5 pounds this month, but attributes that to all the workouts she’s been skipping lately. Her partner keeps noticing and mentioning how cold Edna’s hands are, even though it is the middle of summer. Edna sees her doctor to find out what is wrong. Her physician takes her vital signs before doing further testing. Here are her results: BP 124/74, Pulse 52, Temperature 98.2 F, Height 5’8”, and Weight 178 pounds.

Edna’s doctor is worried about her endocrine function. Which of the following glands is most likely causing her symptoms?

              Selected                   Thyroid

              Answer:                    gland

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1 out of 1 points Edna’s symptoms are similar to those present in Grave’s disease.

             Selected               Fals

             Answer:                e

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During Edna’s physical exam, her physician notes an enlargement of her thyroid gland. What is this called and why is it important in her case?

Selecte An enlarged thyroid gland is called a goiter. In this case it might be d              called a compensatory goiter. This enlargement is caused by the body

Answer: expecting a certain amount of TSH to be produced, if not recognized as processing enough TSH, the pituitary gland will secrete extra to make up for it. By doing this the thyroid gland is hit with too much TSH and enlarges. If this is left untreated, hypothyroidism symptoms will continue to worsen.

Hypothyroidism: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms. (n.d.). Retrieved June 3, 2018, from

https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/thyroid/hypothyr oidism-too-little-thyroid-hormone

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                                     Question 4

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Edna’s physician suspects that she may have hypothyroidism. Which of the

following tests would be the first step to help confirm that diagnosis?

              Selected                       Blood test for thyroxine and

              Answer:                     TSH levels

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Edna’s test results showed that her T4 level was below normal. Why might her TSH level be elevated?

Selected The thyroid gland produces T4 and in hypothyroidism, T4 production is

Answer:                 less. When the pituitary gland detects that there is a decrease in T4, it will pump out more TSH to tell the thyroid gland to produce more T4. So it would show low levels of T4 with a high level of TSH.

Thyroid Function Tests. (n.d.). Retrieved June 3, 2018, from https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-function-tests/

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If Edna’s condition goes untreated, she may experience more severe symptoms. List 3 symptoms (other than those given in her history) that often accompany untreated hypothyroidism.

Selected Three symptoms that Edna might experience if her condition goes untreated Answer: are memory loss, hair loss, and muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches. Norman, J. (n.d.). Hypothyroidism: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms. Retrieved June 3, 2018, from

https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/thyroid/hypothyr oidism-too-little-thyroid-hormone

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                                     Question 7

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Which of the following is the most likely and effective form of treatment for Edna’s condition?

              Selected                         Life-long oral medication, such as

              Answer:                     levothyroxine

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Why would Edna’s doctor inquire about her iodine intake? (Explain why iodine is pertinent in this case and how it affects the thyroid.)

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If Eda is prescribed a synthetic thyroid medication, which of the following would be a sign that her dosage is too high?