Hypothyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of Hypothyroidism
A
Primary
Secondary
2
Q
What are 3 causes of Primary Hypothyroidism
A
Iodine Deficiency
Hashimoto’s AI thyroiditis
Lithium
3
Q
What are 3 causes of Secondary Hypothyroidism
A
Dysfunction of Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis
Pituitary Adenoma
Parathyroid Adenoma
4
Q
What are the 6 symptoms of Hypothyroidism
A
Cold hands
Cold intolerance
Dry skin
Bradycardia
Thinning of hair
Weight gain
5
Q
What are 3 complications of Hypothyroidism
A
Pre-eclampsia
Hypercholestraemia
Myxoedema Coma
6
Q
What is the drug treatment for Hypothyroidism
A
Levothyroxine
7
Q
What are the results for a Hypothyroidism test
TSH:
T3:
T4:
A
TSH : High
T3 : Low
T4 : Low
