management of hyperthyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs used to treat
A
PPU and carbimazole
Carbimazole preferred as less side effects
2
Q
Use of drugs
A
12-18 months course of tablets
Dose dependent on T4
Monitor via blood test every 6 weeks
Reduce dose to maintenance dose
3
Q
when to not use radioactive iodine therapy
A
If they have young children as need to social distance after receive dose
4
Q
when is radioactive iodine therapy used
A
Benign thyroid disease (toxic goitre, non toxic-goitre)
Malignant thyroid disease
5
Q
when is surgery indicated
A
Large goitre
Side effects of medical therapy
severe disease
Pt preference
6
Q
Side effects of surgery
A
Hypoparathyroidism
Recurrent hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Change of voice
