Chapter 31- Thyroid And Antithyroid Drugs Flashcards
What condition has the following signs and symptoms:
- anorexia
- lethargy
- constipation
- hair loss
- thickened skin
Hypothyroidism
What condition had the following signs and symptoms:
- diarrhea
-flushing
- increased appetite
- muscle weakness
- fatigue
- palpitations
- nervousness
- heat intolerance
- altered menstrual flow
- irritability
Hyperthyroidism
The following describes what condition: characterized by excessive production of the thyroid hormones. A severe form of this disorder is called thyrotoxicosis.
Hyperthyroidism
The following describes what condition: characterized by diminished production of thyroid hormones.
Hypothyroidism
What are the names of the three types of hypothyroidism?
Primary, secondary, and tertiary
Primary, secondary or tertiary hypothyroidism:
Abnormality in the thyroid itself
Primary
Primary, secondary, or tertiary hypothyroidism: results when the pituitary gland is dysfunctional and does not secrete thyroid - stimulating hormone (TSH)
Secondary
Primary, secondary, tertiary hypothyroidism: results when the hypothalamus gland does not secrete thyrotropin-releasing hormone, which stimulates the release of TSH
Tertiary
Hypothyroidism is treated with ____ ____ _____ using various thyroid preparations.
Thyroid hormone replacement
Treatment for hyperthyroidism:
1) Radioactive ____ works by destroying the thyroid gland
2) ____ to remove all or part of the thyroid gland ( lifelong thyroid hormone replacement will be needed)
1) iodine
2) surgery
Treatments for hyperthyroidism:
_____ drugs = thioamide derivatives (including methimazole, propylthiouracil, radioactive iodine, and potassium iodine)
Anti-thyroid drugs
How long until a patient will begin to see therapeutic effects?
2 - several weeks
Propylthiouracil and Methimazole (Tapazole) are which type of drugs that treat hyperthyroidism?
Anti-thyroid drugs
