Hope everyones had a good day. Heres the answer to the #NCLEX Mastery Question of the Day. A patient is seen in the emergency department after abruptly discontinuing her thyroid medication. She is hypotensive, hypoglycemic, and unresponsive. This clinical picture is most consistent with: C. Myxedema coma •A myxedema coma occurs from persistently low thyroid production. It occurs after acute illnesses, rapid discontinuation of thyroid medication, or hypothermia. •Signs and symptoms include hypotension, coma, hypoglycemia, edema, bradycardia, and respiratory failure.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 22:30:01 +0000
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