If a client is being treated for hyperthyridism using propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to the decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone.
You develop hyperthyroidism when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine (overactive thyroid). Hyperthyroidism can cause your body's metabolism to accelerate, which can cause sudden weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
An anti-thyroid medication called propylthiouracil is used to treat Graves disease and hyperthyroidism.
Depending on state standards, an LPN/LVN certificate program typically requires 500–750 hours of required clinical experience to complete in one year. The length of time depends on a variety of variables, such as whether students are enrolled full-time or part-time, the amount of clinical hours needed to satisfy state and school standards, and whether they need to complete any general education prerequisites.
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