Thyroid Flashcards
1
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Two key roles of the thyroid
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- Essential during development
- Regulates energy metabolism - therefore affects all organ systems
2
Q
Autoimmune disorder resulting in Hypothyroidism:
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Hashimotos Disease
3
Q
Hypothyroidism AKA
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Myxedema
4
Q
2 causes of primary hypothyroidism
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- Iodine Deficiency
- Hashimotos (autoimmune)
5
Q
Signs of Hypothyroidism
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- Goiter
- Bradycardia
- Cool and dry skin
- HTN
- Facial puffiness
6
Q
Goiter is associated with:
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Hypothyroidism
7
Q
Main medication for Hypothyroidism:
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Levothyroxine
8
Q
Disease associated with hyperthyroidism
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Graves Disease
9
Q
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
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- Excessive production of heat (warm, moist skin)
- Weak muscles
- Tachycardia
- Elevated pulse
10
Q
Goiter is caused by Hyperthyroidism true or false
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TRUE
AND hypothyroidism
11
Q
Element which is associated with goiter
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Iodine
12
Q
Two main adrenal gland hormones
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- Aldosterone
- Cortisol
13
Q
Autoimmune disorder associated with deficient production of cortisol and aldosterone
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Addisons Disease
14
Q
Symptoms of Addisons Disease
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- Extreme fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Salt craving
- Weight loss decreased appetite
- Hypoglycaemia
15
Q
Symptoms of an addisonian crisis
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- Lower back, leg and abdominal pain
- Severe vomiting and diahroea
- Low BP
- High Potassium and low sodium
- Loss of consciousness
16
Q
drug tx for addisons disease
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- hydrocotisone anf fludrocortisone
17
Q
Why is estrogen associated with increased breast cancer risk
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Mitogenic
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