Endocrinology 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the thyroid hormone mechanism of action(1)
A
pg 2
2
Q
Describe and explain how levothyroxine and liothyronine is used clinically(3)
A
pg 2
3
Q
Describe the pharmacokinetics of Thyroid Replacement Drugs(2)
A
4
Q
Explain the need for combined thyroid hormone replacement(T3 and T4), and explain any problems with this(1)
A
pg 3
5
Q
What is used in thyroid replacement therapy(30s)
A
pg 2
6
Q
Describe the Adverse Effects of Thyroid Hormone Over-Replacement(1)
A
pg 3
7
Q
- Explain what happens in primary hypothyroidism and how you test for it)(2)
A
pg 1
8
Q
What is the side effect of over-treatment with thyroxine
A
pg 4
9
Q
Give details of the forms thyroid hormones are produced in(1)
A
pg 1
10
Q
What is the correct treatment for myxoedema coma
A
pg 4
