Thyroid

Question 1

Drugs that alter thyroid test

Answer 1

amiodarone (Cordarone)
aspirin
cimetidine (Tagamet)
diazepam (Valium)
furosemide (Lasix)
heparin
lithium (Lithotabs)
phenytoin (Dilantin) and other anticonvulsants
propranolol (Inderal)

Question 2

hyperthyroidism risk factors

Answer 2

Preexisting goiter
Recent infection or trauma
Immigration from iodine-deficient area
Medications like synthroid
Family history of thyroid