Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
congenital hypothyroidism
what age to stop replacement
A
stop at 3yrs for 4 weeks, if tsh^=permanent deficiency
2
Q
levothyroxine (T_)
armour thyroid contains ___and___
liothyronine sodium (T_)
Liotrix
A
T4
thyroxine and triiodothyronine
T3
T4:T3 4:1
3
Q
Levothyroxine starting dose 50+
50yrs w CAD
65+ no comorbities
with comorbidities
A
50mcg
25mcg
25mcg
12.5-25mcg
4
Q
Hyperthyroid causes (4)
A
Graves disease
silent thyroiditis
toxic adenoma
toxic multinodular goiter
5
Q
Less common causes hyperthyroid
A
drug induced thyroiditis
hyperemesis gravidarum
post partum thyroiditis
subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (de Quervain)
6
Q
Antithyroid drug in pregancy
A
PTU
^liver injury
7
Q
MedicaTion that suppresses thyroid in pregnancy and before thyroidectomy
A
strong iodine solution (Lugol solution)
