2 Endocrine HH - Thyroid Flashcards

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Symptoms of hyperthyroidism

A
Tremor
Warm skin
Agitation
Goitre
Exophthalmous (bulging eyes)
AF
Weight loss
Palpitations
Diarrhoea
Swating
Heat intolerance
Hunger & thirst
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Symptoms of hypothyroidism

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Facial swelling
Hair loss
Dry skin
Reduced HR
Husky voice
Hypothermia
Goitre
Fatigue
Depression
Weight gain
Menorrhagia
Psychosis
Hearing loss
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3
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Aims of thyroid disease management (3)

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  • Restore well-being and return TSH levels to normal
  • Relieve symptoms
  • Manage any underlying condition
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4
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What would you monitor in thyroid diseases (4)

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  • symtpoms
  • TSH
  • T4
  • T3
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5
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Drugs that can induce thyroid diseases (6)

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  • amiodarone
  • lithium
  • iodine
  • cholestramine
  • ferrous sulphate
  • glucocorticoids
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6
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Who should be screened for thyroid diseases? (7)

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  • Taking amiodarone/lithium
  • Diabetes
  • AF
  • Hyperlipedimea
  • Down’s syndrome
  • Turner’s syndrome
  • Addision’s
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7
Q

What is a differential diagnosis for both hyper/hypo hypothyroidism?

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CV disease

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