Hyperthyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
Sx of hyperthyroidism
A
Sweating, weight loss, heat intolerance, menstrua irregularity, tachycardia, tremor
2
Q
What is hyperthyroidism?
A
Thyroid gland is producing hormones independent of normal feedback loop with pituitary gland
3
Q
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
A
Graves’s disease
4
Q
Sx of hyperthyroidism
A
Fever
Tachycardia
Sweating
Tremors
Goiter
Exophthalmos
Hyperreflexia
Weight loss
Heat intolerance
Stare and lid lag
5
Q
Lab findings of hyperthyroidism?
A
TSH will be low
T4 sometimes normal but T3 elevated
6
Q
Treatment of hyperthyroidism
A
Radioactive iodine
7
Q
What is used for cardiac sx relief for hyperthyroidism?
A
Propanolol 60mg PO BID
