Hyper/Hypothyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs particularly predispose to hyperthyroidism?
A
Amiodarone
2
Q
What are the prinicples of management of hyperthyroidism?
A
- Pharmacological
- Acute - beta-blockers
- Medium-term - carbimazole, +/- thyroxine to replace
- Radioactive iodine ablation
- Thyroidectomy
3
Q
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