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Non Diabetic Comas ( Thyroid Storm , Myxedema Coma ) Flashcards

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Predisposing factors to thyroid storm are

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Toxiemia of Pregnancy 
Discontinuation of antithyroid drugs 
Infection 
Trauma 
Surgery 
Fright 
Diabetic acidosis
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Diagnostic criteria of thyroid storm

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Abrupt onset

More severe symptoms of thyrotoxicosis with exacerbated signs of atypical uncomplicated graves

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Treatemnt fo graves diseases duration

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For 3 years

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Side effects of methimazole

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How to monitor treatment of graves disease

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Check t4 each month and TSH and tsh receptor antibodies every 2 months when giving when giving methimazole

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Side effects of methimazole

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Agranulocytosis
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid enlargement

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Prevention of agranulocytosis in methimazole

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Vitamin B12 and vitamin C

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