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Thyroid scan – reveals enlarged TG. Nsg Mgt: 1. Monitor VS & I & O – determine presence of thyroid storm or most feared complication: Thyrotoxicosis. Administer meds. Antithyroid agents. Prophylthiuracil (PTU) Methymazole (Tapazole) Most toxic s/e agranulocytosis- fever, sore throat, leukocytosis=inc wbc: check cbc and throat swab culture ................
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