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)
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possible prescription for hypothryoid

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natural desiccated thyroid

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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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