Spotlight Wk 6 Flashcards
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tests for hypothryoid
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- Physical examination: vitals, BMI (height + weight), skin/hair/nails, thyroid
- Blood work:
- TSH, fT3, fT4 +/- Antibodies (Anti-TPO, Anti-TG)
- Fatigue may also add: CBC, Ferritin, B12, maybe Vitamin D (25-OH)
2
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possible prescription for hypothryoid
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natural desiccated thyroid
3
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careful when prescribing thyroid meds in
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diabetes or adrenal cortical insufficiency or cardiac conditions, or osteoporosis or pregnancy
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