Hypo vs Hyper Thyroid

Question 1

Fatigue is a sx of?

Answer 1

hypothyroidism

Question 2

hypothyroidism is characterized by a decrease in?

Answer 2

hormone production

Question 3

Anxiety is a sx of?

Answer 3

hyperthyroidism

Question 4

types of hypothyroidism? (4)

Answer 4

1. primary problem
2. autoimmune (Hashimoto’s, Thyroiditis)
3. myxedema (severe hypothyroidism)
4. resulting from medical tx (ex: radiation therapy)

Question 5

depression is a sx of?

Answer 5

hypothyroidism

Question 6

what is the primary cause of hyperthyroidism?

Answer 6

graves disease

Question 7

dry skin is a sx of?

Answer 7

hypothyroidism

Question 8

hyperthyroidism characterized by what?

Answer 8

Increased in circulating T3 and T4 which comes from overactive thyroid or excessive thyroid hormone production

Question 9

what meds tx hypothyroidism? (2)

Answer 9

Levothyroxine
Armour Thyroid (desiccated)

Question 10

restlessness is a sx of?

Answer 10

hyperthyroidism

Question 11

what is the ranging severity of hyperthyroidism?

Answer 11

can be mild or if not treated it can lead to death

Question 12

diaphoresis is a sx of?

Answer 12

hyperthyroidism

Question 13

constipation is a sx of?

Answer 13

hypothyroidism

Question 14

bradycardia is a sx of?

Answer 14

hypothyroidism

Question 15

what meds tx hyperthyroidism? (4)

Answer 15

Methimazole
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Lugol’s solution
I-131

Question 16

diarrhea is a sx of?

Answer 16

hyperthyroidism

Question 17

nausea and vomiting is a sx of?

Answer 17

hyperthyroidism

Question 18

what is graves disease?

Answer 18

an autoimmune disease that is caused by hyper-functioning thyroid gland

Question 19

ALTERED menstrual cycles is a sx of?
CHANGES in menstrual cycle is sx of?

Answer 19

altered: hypothyroidism
changes: hyperthyroidism

Question 20

weight gain is a sx of?

Answer 20

hypothyroidism

Question 21

heat loss is a sx of?

Answer 21

hyperthyroidism

Question 22

what condition is there an increased risk for thyroid cancer and why?

Answer 22

hyperthyroidism due to constant thyroid stimulation

Question 23

exophthalmos is a sx of?

Answer 23

hyperthyroidism

Question 24

weight loss is a sx of?

Answer 24

hyperthyroidism

Question 25

changes in hair is a sx of?

Answer 25

hypothyroidism

Question 26

Insomnia is a sx of?

Answer 26

hyperthyroidism

Question 27

cold intolerance is a sx of?

Answer 27

hypothyroidism

Question 28

tx of hyperthyroidism depends on?

Answer 28

the underlying cause

Question 29

what is tx for hyperthyroidism directed at?

Answer 29

decreasing thyroid hyper-activity
preventing complicatons

Question 30

hyperthyroidism tx can be ______ or ________ therapy consisting of what?

Answer 30

single or combination therapy

consisting of:
- anti-thyroid agents
- radioactive iodine
- surgery

Question 31

what does hyperthyroidism tx often result in?

Answer 31

recurrent HYPERthyroidism OR permanent HYPOthyroidism

Question 32

Elevated TSH indicates?
Low TSH indicates?

Answer 32

Elevated TSH: hypothyroidism (above 4.5)
Low TSH: hyperthyroidism (less than 0.4)