Thyrotoxicosis; Hypersecretion of the Thyroid Gland

question 45

Multiple Choice

Thyrotoxicosis; hypersecretion of the thyroid gland:

• A) Graves disease
• B) Diabetes mellitus
• C) Cushing syndrome
• D) Acromegaly
• E) Myxedema

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Definitions:

Bag-mask Device

A hand-held device used to provide ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately. It consists of a self-inflating bag, a valve, and a face mask.

Endotracheal Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to establish an airway for the administration of anesthesia or mechanical ventilation.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

An emergency procedure combining chest compressions with artificial ventilation to manually preserve brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Do-not-resuscitate Order

A legal document signed by a patient or healthcare proxy indicating that no resuscitative efforts should be made in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.