1. thyroid clinical Flashcards
1
Q
causes of hypothyroidism
A
hashimotos
- after thyroidectomy/radioiodide treatment
- drugs: lithium, amiodarone, carbimazole
2
Q
medication for hypothyroidism
A
levothyroxine (first line)
liothyronine
3
Q
risk for hypothyroidism medication
A
osteoporosis
cardiac arrhythmias
4
Q
what autoantibodies are found in patients with hashimotos
A
Anti-TPO (thyroperoxidase): 90-95%
Anti-thyroglobulin: 35-60%
5
Q
treatment for hypERthyroidism
A
carbimazole
6
Q
tests for hashimotos
A
anti-TPO
anti-thyroglobulin
anti-TSH receptor