15.4 - Hyperthyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
the increased basal metabolic rate in hyperthyroidism is due to increased synthesis of __________
A
Na/K ATPase
2
Q
the increased sympathetic nervous system activity in hyperthyroidism is due to increased expression of ________________
A
B1 receptors
3
Q
what are the cholesterol levels like in hyperthyroidism?
A
low
4
Q
what are the glucose levels like in hyperthyroidism? why?
A
- hyperglycemia
- thyroid hormone causes both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis
5
Q
what type of autoantibody stimulates TSH receptors in graves disease?
A
IgG
6
Q
what type of hypersensitivity is graves disease?
A
type II
7
Q
“scalloping of the thyroid” - hypo or hyperthyroidism?
A
hyperthyroidism (graves disease)
8
Q
what is the role of thioamide in treating graves disease?
A
inhibits peroxidase
9
Q
- arrhythmia
- hyperthermia
- vomiting
- hypovolemic shock
diagnosis? treatment?
A
- thyroid storm (complication of graves disease)
- PTU
- BBs
- steroids
