Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Question 1

What is a Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Answer 1

excessively high levels of thyroid hormone, w/ high mortality rate

Question 2

Causes of Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Answer 2

• infection, stress
• DKA
• thyroidectomy

Question 3

S/S of Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Answer 3

• hypotension
• dysrhythmias
• dyspnea, chest pain
• delirium
• nausea, vomiting

Question 4

Medications for Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Answer 4

• beta blocker
• anti-thyroid medications
• antipyretics

Question 5

Nursing care for a patient w/ Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Answer 5

• maintain patent airway

- monitor dysrhythmias