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1
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what level of TSH is diagnostic for overt hypothyroidism

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TSH > 10

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what are 2 hormone replacement products for thyroid?

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Levothyroxine (synthetic T4)

-Liothyronine (T3)

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What is Liotrix?

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synthetic LT4 and T3 combination product - never use; unpredictable an toxic potential

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what is the treatment of choice for hypothyroidism?

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Levothyroxine (synthetic LT4)

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between LT4 and T3, which has the longer 1/2 life?

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LT4! (1/2 life is 7-10 days)

t3 1/2 life is 24 hours

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when is the ONLY time to consider giving patient T3?

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when they have impaired conversion of T4 to T3

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Why is Armour thyroid and ratio products like Liotrix never used?

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risk of toxicity and unpredictable outcomes; also no benefit when compared to Levothyroxine

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what is the MOA of levothyroxine?

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synthetic LT4; mimics normal physiology of thyroid gland

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9
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when do you recheck TSH levels?

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6-8 weeks after initiation of levothyroxine

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you see a patient 6 weeks after initiating Levo; his TSH are not yet at goal. What do you do?

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change the dose by 10-20% and follow up in another 6-8 weeks

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T or F: small differences in Levothyroxine can make big differences in TSH levels

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TRUE

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what is the biggest risk of overtreating a patient with Levothyroxine?

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cardiac issues - A.fib

also depression, osteoporosis

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when do you advise your patient to take their Levothyroxine?

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best when taken in the EVENING on empty stomach

can also take in a.m. 1-2 hours before breakfast/other meds

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to avoid drug-drug interactions, pt should take LT4 2 hours before or 6 hours AFTER to reduce the risk of interaction with which types of medications?

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calcium
iron
multivitamins
prenatal vitamins

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after patient is stable (euthyroid), how often should they come in for monitoring/re-checking levels

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6-12 months (more often if pregnant)

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16
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T or F: always write the prescription for Levo in mg.

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FALSE! correct units are mcg!

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what level of TSH is diagnostic of HYPERTHYROIDISM?

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TSH < 0.5

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18
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what is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?

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Graves Disease

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19
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Subclinical hyperthyroidism may become OVERT if:

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iodine excess
infection
stress
smoking
lithium
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Treatment Hyperthyroidism

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Beta Blockers (to block palpitations, tremor, anxiety) + PUT/MMI

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Specifically what type of Beta Blockers are used for treatment of hyperT

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NON-SELECTIVE (propranolol or nadolol)

-these impair the conversion of T4 to T3

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you’re supposed to use nonselective betablockers to treat HyperT in patients EXCEPT THOSE WITH

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asthma or decompensated HF

use atenolol, clonidine, verapamil, diltiazem

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23
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What are some other methods used to reduce thyroid hormone synthesis?

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Iodide, anti-thyroid drugs(PTU/MMI), radioactive iodine, surgery

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What is the MOA of iodide?

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blocks thyroid’s uptake of iodine, inhibiting synthesis and release of thyroid hormone

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T or F: it’s ok to use iodide to treat thyroid storm BEFORE radioactive iodine treatment

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FALSE!!! this will inhibit the concentration of radioactivity in thyroid, AKA thyroid won’t be able to take up the iodine

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What are the 2 most common antithyroid drugs used to treat hyperthyroidism?

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Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Methimazole (MMI)

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MOA PTU and MMI

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interferes with synthesis of thyroid hormones by interfering with iodine incorporation. Also has immunosuppressive effects (helps in Graves)

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28
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This antithyroid drug specifically inhibits conversion of T4–> T3

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PTU

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29
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This medication is the primary therapy for Graves and to prepare for surgery or radioactive iodine administration

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PTU/MMI

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30
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how often to monitor patient’s being treated for Graves with MMI

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every 4-6 weeks until stable (then decrease to maintain euthyroid)

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31
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What is the significance of patients who are TSHR-Sab (+)

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these patients almost ALWAYS relapse (Graves disease)

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32
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what is the black box warning for PTU

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severe liver injury (only use if can’t tolerate MMI)

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33
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what is agranulocytosis?

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decrease in WBC, presenting in first 3 months of MMI/PTU treatment as sudden fever, malaise, sore throat
-may develop sepsis and die

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34
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what to do if patient on MMI experiences agranulocytosis

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D/C antithyroid drug immediately - give Abx if afebrile, and consider filgrastim

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35
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what is the option for thyroid ablation without surgery

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radioactive iodine

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36
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how to manage patient while going through radioactive iodine

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put them on BB and MMI; the process is slow and need to address symptoms and prevent thyroid storm in the meantime

37
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Contraindications for MMI/PTU?

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pregnancy

breastfeeding

38
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what is the consequence of radioactive iodine treatment?

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usually will develop hypothyroidism, as thyroid gets damaged. They will then need Levothyroxine

39
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what is the 1/2 life of radioactive iodine?

40
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how do we treat a pregnant patient for hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis

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PTU in 1st trimester (MMI is teratogenic here) –> then MMI in 2/3 trimesters

41
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Which drug is safer in 2nd and 3rd trimester: MMI or PTU?

42
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What causes thyroid storm?

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radioactive iodine treatment
withdrawal from antithyroid drug (MMI/PTU)
infection
trauma
surgery
43
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this life-threatening disorder can be caused by severe thyrotoxicosis

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Thyroid storm

44
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Treatment thyroid storm

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BB + large doses PTU/MMI + APAP + antiarrhythmics

45
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Causes of PRIMARY Hypothyroidism

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autoimmune thyroid (Hashimotos
iatrogenic (surgery/radiation)
Drugs
thyroiditis (postpartum_

46
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what is the name for the T3 product?

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Liothyronine

47
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What is the combination T4/T3 product?

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Liotrix (not used in modern therapy due to unpredictable and toxic potential)

48
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what can happen regarding the bones when we overtreat with thyroid meds?

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Osteoporosis

49
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what type of beta blocker is preferred for treating hyperT?

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nonselective

propranolol or nadolol

50
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what types of patients do you need to avoid using non=selective BB in treating Hypert

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asthma

heart failure

51
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what is radioactive iodine used for?

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Given to Graves’ patients 7-14 days before surgery

also reduces hormone release during thyroid storm

52
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when is one time to NOT use iodide for treating hyperthyroid?

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before radioactive iodine treatment (use MMI)

53
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AE iodid

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gynecomastia, hypersensitivity, iodism

54
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what medication is the best to prescribe in large doses during thryroid storm?

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MMI (longer 1/2 life)

55
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after you reach euthyroid in treating apatient with hyperthyroidism, what do you do next?

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decrease the dose, overtreating leads to hypothyroid

56
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what is the black box warning of PTU

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severe liver injury w/ PTU (only use if can’t tolerate MMI)

57
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what is the MOA of radioactive iodine?

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produces thyroid ablation without surgery

58
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treating a patient with radioactive iodine is a SLOW process; what do you administer in the meantime?

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BB + MMI (to address symptoms and prevent thyroid storm)

59
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when is radioactive iodine contraindicated?

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pregnancy and lactation

60
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your patient is newly pregnant and being treated for her hyperthyroidism. What medication should she start on in the 1st trimester?

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PTU is safest in 1st trimester; switch to MMI during 2nd and 3rd trimesters

61
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a patient comes into the ED with high fever, tachypnea, tachycardia, severely dehydrated. you suspect Thyroid storm. What is the treatment of choice?

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BB + LARGE dose MMI + APAP, antiarrhythmics, IV hydrocortisone

62
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which 4 drugs can cause thyroid disease?

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Amiodarone (hypo/Hyper)
Lithium (hypoT)
Interferon-alpha (hypo)
tyrosine kinase

63
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regarding drug-induced thyroid disease, what would a patient be using interferon alpha for and how would you manage the new onset thyroid issue it caused?

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taking it for Hepatitis C; start them on Levothyroxine (LT4) and re-evaluate in 6 months

64
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A patient is taking tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and can develop thyroid disorder. What would they be taking this for?

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cancer, including thyroid cancer

imatinib
(sunitinib)
Sorafenib)

65
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There are 2 systemic glucocorticoids used to treat chronic adrenal insufficiency. What are they?

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Hydrocortisone (short 1/2 life)

Prednisone (long half life)

66
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How do you treat a patient with addisons disease?

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need mineralcorticoid replacement (Fludrocortisone)

67
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You are seeing a patient for Cushing’s syndrome; how do you handle this if it’s due to medication vs. tumor?

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REMOVE TUMOR or D/C steroids gradually

68
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what are the 2 drugs used for inhibitors of adrenal steroidogenesis (cushings)

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ketoconazole

Metyrapone

69
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MOA metyrapone

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reduces cortisol and corticosterone production (suppresses aldosterone synthesis)

70
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MOA: Ketoconazole

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antifungal; blocks enzymes in steroid biosynthetic pathway

71
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Adverse effects of ketoconazole

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gynecomastia, decreased libido, adrenal insufficiency, hepatotoxicity

72
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T or F: ketoconazole works slow

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FALSE - works fast

73
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if adrenal steroidogenesis inhibitors are not tolerated for treating Cushings, there is an adrenolytic agent. What is its name

74
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MOA mitotane

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inhibits steroidogenesis at LOW DOSES (adrenolytic at high dose)

75
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Steroid tapering is only necessary if used longer than

76
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How do you taper a steroid for patients?

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stable decrease of 10-20% dose

77
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what are the 3 classes of medications used to treat acromegaly?

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Somatostatin analog
GH receptor antagonists
Dopamine agonists

78
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acromegaly is caused by overproduction of GH, often caused by ___

A

pituitary adenoma

79
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Octreotide

Lanreotide

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Somatostatin analogs (Acromegaly)

80
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MOA octreotide/Lanreotide

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Inhibits GH by binding somatostatin receptors in pituitary; reduces pituitary tumor size

81
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what is the name of the GH receptor antagonist?

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Pegvisomant (blocks action of GH)

82
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we already know that bromocriptine is a dopamine receptor agonist - what is the other one used in GH oversecretion?

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Cabergolamine (better tolerated)

83
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contraindications of dopamine agonists?

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uncontrolled HTN, ischemic disease, PVD

84
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you are seeing a patient who is thinking about trying to get pregnant. She is taking Cabergolamine. What do you advise?

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she needs to stop this 1 month before conception (it has a long 1/2 life)

85
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what is the treatment for GH deficiency?

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Somatotropins (omnitrope, nutropin, Humatrop)

86
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when is the best time to administer (inject) somatotropins?

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in the evening, as most of GH secretion occurs during sleep

87
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contraindications of somatotropin

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cancer/tumors
prader-willi syndrome
obese
respiratory impairments

88
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thyroid hormones are important for:

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fetal growth and development, regulation of energy metabolism

89
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iodism is an adverse effect of iodide treatment. What does this look like?

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palpitations, depression, weight loss, pustular skin eruptions

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