Endocrine treatment - interventions Flashcards
1
Q
Hypothyroidism treatment
A
levothyroxine hormone replacement therapy
2
Q
Hyperthyroidism treatment
A
surgery to remove thyroid, radioactive iodine therapy to destroy thyroid tissue cells, antithyroid medication
3
Q
Addison’s disease treatment
A
steroid administration to replace lost steroids, surgical removal of adrenal mass
4
Q
Cushing’s disease treatment
A
treat the cause –> surgery to remove the tumor, inhibit steroidogenesis
