themselves Ask about mood swings, irritability, confusion or depression. Often reports sleep difficulties and fatigue Chapter 66 Hyperthyroidism Clinical Manifestations Nervousness, palpitations, rapid pulse, tolerate heat poorly, termors, skin is flushed, warm, soft, and moist, exophthalmos, increased appetite and dietary intake, weight loss, elevated systolic BP, may progress to cardiac dysrhythmias and failure Drug Therapy PTU and methimazole Sodium or potassium iodine solutions Dexamethasone…
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