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Hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease) — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

↓ TSH, ↑ T3/T4 → hypermetabolic

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease) on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Signs

What to look for

Wt loss, ↑ HR, heat intolerance
Exophthalmos, goiter, tremor
Diarrhea, anxious, insomnia

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Labs

Key numbers

↓ TSH, ↑ free T4/T3
TSI antibodies + in Graves

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Meds

Key numbers

PTU, methimazole block synthesis
Beta-blockers → control HR/tremor
Radioactive iodine, thyroidectomy

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Teach

Teaching points

Cool room, ↑ calorie diet
Report fever/chest pain = storm

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Quick Tip

Signs include tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, heat intolerance, diaphoresis, and warm moist skin.

📖 Related Topics

Hypokalemia Hyperkalemia Hyponatremia Heart Failure

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