Final Exam Flashcards - Thyroid Disorders
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Hyperthyroidism
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- Low Levels of TSH signal hyperthyroidism
- Caused by: thyroid tumors, inflammation of the thyroid gland, and grave’s disease
2
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Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
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- Radioactive iodine
- Antithyroid drugs
- Surgery
3
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Antithyroid Drugs (Thioamides)
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- propylthiouracil and methimazole block the synthesis of T3 and T4
- They bind to thyroid peroxidase so now new thyroid hormone is formed
4
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Anti-Thyroid Drugs ADR’s
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- Sore throat and hoarseness
- Goiter
- Redness or itchiness
- Hepatitis
- Agranulocytosis
- Arthritis
- Unusual bleeding
5
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Hypothyroidism
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- Thyroid gland secretes deficient amounts of thyroid hormones
- High levels of TSH signals hypothyroidism
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Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
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- Slowed HR
- Slowed pulse
- Lethargy
- Dry, course hair
- Hypertension
- Cold intolerance
- Constipation
- Weight gain
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Treatment of Hypothyroidism
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Thyroid hormone replacement can be achieved by the administration of:
- Desiccated whole gland animal thyroid
- Synthetic T3
- Synthetic T4
-After initiation or change in therapy, TSH rechecked in 6 weeks
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Hypothyroidism Treatment ADR’s
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- With incorrect dose, same symptoms as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
- Can affect blood sugar levels
- Interact with numerous other medications
