Answer: B) Hyperthyroidism
Explanation: Hyperthyroidism is a situation where thyroxine hormone is produced in higher quantity than the body will usually need by the thyroid gland in the neck region. This usually leads to increase in the metabolism of the body, although the elderly individuals often don't experience any symptoms, some of the symptoms in younger individuals are as follows; Weight loss, excess sweating, excessive hunger, fatigue, heat intolerance, restlessness, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, fast heart rate, warm skin, weakness of muscles, diarrhea, insomnia, palpitation as well as mood swings.
With the series of symptoms been experienced by the 13 year old girl, these manifestations suggest she is suffering from Hyperthyroidism.
Answer:
a. Acne rosacea is a result of an infection and can be treated with antibiotics, while vulgaris is not caused by an infection
Specifics from the scenario
Lasix is prescribed along with Accupril to the hypertensive patient because;
- High blood pressure reading of 150/92 in spite of being on the antihypertensive Accupril for the past four months
- Bilateral lower extremity edema.
Explanation:
Blood pressure medications which act as calcium channel blockers like Accupril will widen the constricted blood vessels to allow for more blood and fluid to flow easily.
This sometimes leads to an excess amount of fluid in the circulatory system which gets accumulated in the lower extremities. This leads to edema of the feet, especially in the ankle region.
To treat this fluid accumulation in the feet, a diuretic class drugs are prescribed as an adjuvant. Loop diuretics like Lasix (furosemide) act by lowering the blood pressure as well as reducing the fluid content by increased urine output.
