In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN breaks down Graves disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, in a way that actually makes sense. In under 15 minutes, you’ll walk through the HPT axis, how autoantibodies hijack the thyroid, why TSH is low when T3 and T4 are high, and how that all translates into classic symptoms like weight loss, heat intolerance, tremors, anxiety, tachycardia, and exophthalmos. You’ll also connect lab findings to the real-life case of a patient who feels like a “hummingbird” and learn what red flags to watch for as hyperthyroidism progresses.
This episode is ideal for nursing students learning endocrine content for the first time, NCLEX® preppers trying to lock in the difference between hypo- and hyperthyroidism, and new grads who want a clear framework for teaching patients about meds like methimazole, beta blockers, eye protection, and when to worry about thyroid storm.
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