Hyperthyroid Flashcards
1
Q
Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism? (11
A
Weight Loss Anxiety Irritable Heat Intolerance Bowel Frequency Light Periods Sweaty Palms Palpitaitons Hyperreflexia Tremors Goitre
2
Q
What do bloods show in Hyperthyroid?
A
T4 Increase
TSH Decrease
3
Q
Management of Hyperthyroid? (6)
A
Carbmiazole Propylithiouracil RAI Surgery Beta Blockers ATD
4
Q
Which cases for long term low dose ATD in Hyperthyroid? (3)
A
Elderly
Cardiac Complications
Unwilling for RAI
5
Q
ATD should be stopped how long before Radioiodine treatment?
A
4-7 Days
6
Q
What is the risk of using Radioiodine in Hyperthyroid?
A
70%
7
Q
Radioiodine is avoided in which eye condition?
A
Severe eye disease
8
Q
What happens to TSH in subclinical Hyperthyroid?
A
TSH Suppressed
