ENDOCRINE

Question 1

HYPERthyroidism:=

Answer 1

“thyroidsim” = “metabolism”, because that is what the thyroid does, so
HYPERthyroidism =HYPERmetabolism

Question 2

Grave =

Answer 2

Hyperthyroidism

Question 3

Treatment for hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

1.) -radioactive iodine- flush 3 times. Urine is dangerous for a week

2) -PTU (propylthiouracil): Puts Thyroid Under …CANCER drug! KNOW: that it is an
IMMUNOsuppressor; monitor WBCs!!

3.) -thyroidectomy (most common way used!) TOTAL (complete) or SUBTOTAL (partial)
tyroidectomy
-TOTAL: need lifelong hormone replacements.. at risk now for HYPOcalcemia!
-SUBTOTAL: do NOT need lifelong hormone replacements.. at risk now for
THYROID STORM/CRISIS

Question 4

THYROID Storm =

can cause. ______!!!

Answer 4

THYROID Storm = medical EMERGENCY