Hypo/Hyper Thyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
Where does secondary hyperthyroid disease come from?
A
Hypothalmus or the Pituitary gland
2
Q
Where does primary hypo/hyper thyroidisim arise?
A
Thyroid its self
3
Q
What three things do you measure for an idea of thyroid status?
A
TSH
T4 free
T3 free
4
Q
What would be the levels of TSH , T3 and T4 in primary hyperthyroidisim?
A
T4/T3 high
TSH low
5
Q
What would be the levels of TSH , T4 and T3 in primary hypothyroidsism?
A
TSH High
T4/T3 low
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