Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 38

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A nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admitted patient who is taking propylthiouracil (PTU) daily. The nurse suspects that the client has a history of?

  

     A. Addison's disease

     B. Cushing's syndrome

     C. Grave's disease

     D. Myxedema

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Grave’s disease

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Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by overactivity of the thyroid gland resulting in the excessive production of thyroid hormone. The primary goal of treatment for graves disease is to eliminate excess thyroid hormone and decrease the occurrence of long term complications. It includes antithyroid medications such as propylthiouracil (PTU) which inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone.

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Options A & B: These are disorders related to adrenal function.

Option D: Myxedema indicates hypothyroidism.

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