00 Thyroid Disorders Flashcards
Which hormone is Triiodothyronine?
T3
Which hormone is Thyroxine?
T4
What is the most common cause of Hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto’s Disease (autoimmune thyroiditis, a condition that destroys the thyroid gland)
What are some drugs that can induce hypothyroidism?
Octreotide, Amiodarone, Interferon, Lithium
What are the most common symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
Cold intolerance, Dry skin, Fatigue, Weight gain, Depression, Constipation
What are the hormone levels like in someone with Clinical Hypothyroidism?
High TSH, low T4 & T3
What is the generic name of Levothyroid?
Levothyroxine (T4 only)
What is the generic name of Synthroid?
Levothyroxine (T4 only)
What is the generic name of Levoxyl?
Levothyroxine (T4 only)
What is the generic name of Unithroid?
Levothyroxine (T4 only)
What is the generic name of Tirosint?
Levothyroxine (T4 only)
What is the generic name of Cytomel?
Liothyronine (T3 only)
What is the generic name of Armour Thyroid?
Desiccated Thyroid (T3 and T4)
What is the generic name of Nature Thyroid?
Desiccated Thyroid (T3 and T4)
Which thyroid medication is the DOC for pregnancy?
Levothyroxine
Which thyroid medication needs to be protected from light and moisture?
Levothyroxine