SPECIAL THYROID TESTS I Flashcards
1
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differentiate causes of hyperthyroidism
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RAIU
2
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Evaluates response to anti thyroid drug therapy
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T3 suppression test
3
Q
remove thyroid mass to check for malignancy
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Needle biopsy
4
Q
measured to assess presence of anti-thyroid antibodies
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Thyroid antibodies
5
Q
diagnosis of hypothyroidism in borderline cases
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TSH measurement