Exam 2 Endocrine Drugs Thyroid Drugs

Question 1

What drug used for replacement of or supplement therapy in hypothyroidism?

Answer 1

sodium levothyroxine

Question 2

Drug used to treat hyperthyroidism in preparation for surgery or radioactive iodine therapy?

Answer 2

propylthiouracil (PTU)

Question 3

Drug used to treat hyperthyroidism prior to thyroidectomy?

Answer 3

methimazole

Question 4

What used to destroy the thyroid gland?

Answer 4

radioactive iodide i 131

Question 5

Active disease of hyperthyroid, what dentists should not use?

Answer 5

epinephrine