thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
where is calcitonin made
A
C cells of thyroid
2
Q
what is purpose of calcitonin
A
reduce blood calcium
3
Q
how can you treat hyperthyroidism
A
beta blockers
antithyroid meds
radioiodine
thyroidectomy
4
Q
what is graves disease
A
hyper
antibody stimulation of TSH receptor
5
Q
what is multinodular goitre
A
autonomous multiple thyroid nodules
6
Q
what is a solitary toxic nodule
A
solitary benign adenoma
7
Q
what drugs can cause hyperthyroidism
A
interferon
amiodarone
8
Q
is frequent bowel movements a sign of hypo or hyper
A
hyper
9
Q
what is thyroid eye disease
A
chemosis exopthalmos raised IOP optic nerve damage corneal ulceration
10
Q
name some antithyroid drugs
A
carbimazole
propylthiouracil