Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs that alter thyroid test
A
amiodarone (Cordarone) aspirin cimetidine (Tagamet) diazepam (Valium) furosemide (Lasix) heparin lithium (Lithotabs) phenytoin (Dilantin) and other anticonvulsants propranolol (Inderal)
2
Q
hyperthyroidism risk factors
A
Preexisting goiter Recent infection or trauma Immigration from iodine-deficient area Medications like synthroid Family history of thyroid