Endo questions Flashcards
1
Q
Patient comes in complaining of being tired, he has been having a poor appetite but is gaining weight. You take his blood test and it shows signs of anemia. What lab would you order next? What should show on it?
A
Hypothyroidism
Order TSH/FT4
TSH elevated
FT4 Decrease
2
Q
A 68year old women comes into the ER. She is unconscious and has a temperature of 96.4 F and BP of 100/64. After a quick CMP, she is noted to be hypoN and hypoglycemic. What pharmalogical medications can you give her?
A
Myxedema crisis
LT4 and LT3
3
Q
A 47 year old man comes in complaining of diarrhea and muscle cramps. He is dehydrated and has a fever of 104F and a HR of 102. What is the definitive treatment for this dude?
A
Thyroid storm
Radioactive iodine or surgery
