CASE STUDY: HYPERPARATHYROIDISM Emily is a 65 year old woman who has been complaining of continued emotional irritabilit
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:24 am
CASE STUDY: HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
Emily is a 65 year old woman who has been complaining of
continued emotional irritability. Her family describes her as
always being “on edge” and neurotic. After several months of
exacerbated symptoms, Emily underwent a complete physical
examination and was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism.
1. Emily is having difficulty closing her eyes and has to use
artificial tears because her eyes are so dry. What condition does
the nurse observe that Emily has that causes this problem?
2. Emily also complains of “feeling like my heart is beating out of
my chest.” What does the nurse explain to Emily is causing this
feeling?
3. Emily is started with methimazole (Tapazole) for treatment of
the hyperparathyroidism. What education does the nurse provide
about the medication?
Emily is a 65 year old woman who has been complaining of
continued emotional irritability. Her family describes her as
always being “on edge” and neurotic. After several months of
exacerbated symptoms, Emily underwent a complete physical
examination and was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism.
1. Emily is having difficulty closing her eyes and has to use
artificial tears because her eyes are so dry. What condition does
the nurse observe that Emily has that causes this problem?
2. Emily also complains of “feeling like my heart is beating out of
my chest.” What does the nurse explain to Emily is causing this
feeling?
3. Emily is started with methimazole (Tapazole) for treatment of
the hyperparathyroidism. What education does the nurse provide
about the medication?