Drugs for thyroid disorders Flashcards
1
Q
levothyroxine (t4) is used to treat what
A
goiter
2
Q
what is important to tell patients taking levothyroxine
A
not used for weight loss
3
Q
if patient is taking antacids, what should you tell them about levothyroxine
A
don’t take within 4 hours of taking antacids
4
Q
hypothyroidism weight
A
fat
5
Q
levothyroxine is used to treat hyper or hypo
A
hypo
6
Q
methiazole is used to treat hyper or hypo
A
hyper
7
Q
methimazole should not be taken during which trimester
A
1st
8
Q
how long does the body respond to treatment with radioactive iodine in graves disease
A
2-3 months after
