TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Thyroid Disorders A1 - Jonklaas, Jacqueline A1 - Kane, Michael P. A2 - DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 - Talbert, Robert L. A2 - Yee, Gary C. A2 - Matzke, Gary R. A2 - Wells, Barbara G. A2 - Posey, L. Michael Y1 - 2017 N1 - T2 - Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10e AB - Patient Care Process for the Management of HyperthyroidismCollectPatient characteristics (e.g., age, race, sex, pregnancy status)Patient history (past medical, family, social) including patient signs and symptoms: warm, smooth, moist skin, palpitations, exophthalmos, pretibial myxedema and unusually fine hair; anxiety, tremor, heat intolerance, tachycardia, weight loss, and menstrual disturbances. See Clinical Presentation Box.Current medications (including OTC and herbal medication use)Objective data Heart rate, blood pressur (BP), weight, and body mass index (BMI)Labs (e.g., FT4, TT3, TSH, thyroid-stimulating antibodies; serum electrolytes, Scr, ALT )Other diagnostic tests when indicated (e.g. thyroid ultrasound, RAI uptake scan)AssessCause of hyperthyroidism (see Table 75-3)Current medications that may contribute to or worsen hyperthyroidismCurrent medications that may interact with anti-thyroid therapyAppropriateness and effectiveness of current anti-thyroid regimenPlan*Drug therapy regimen including specific anti-thyroid therapy, dose, and duration (see Table 75-5)Monitoring parameters including efficacy (e.g. resolution of signs and symptoms) and safety (symptomatic hypothyroidism, adverse effects of medications), laboratory tests (TSH, FT4, TT3, and CBC), and timeframePatient education (e.g. purpose of treatment, dietary and lifestyle modification, drug therapy)Implement*Provide patient education regarding all elements of treatment planUse motivational interviewing and coaching strategies to maximize adherenceSchedule follow-upFollow-up: Monitor and EvaluateResolution of signs and symptomsPresence of adverse effectsPatient adherence to treatment plan using multiple sources of information*Collaborate with patient, caregivers, and other health professionals SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1157515610 ER -