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thyroid Flashcards

1
Q

where is calcitonin made

A

C cells of thyroid

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2
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what is purpose of calcitonin

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reduce blood calcium

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3
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how can you treat hyperthyroidism

A

beta blockers
antithyroid meds
radioiodine
thyroidectomy

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4
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what is graves disease

A

hyper

antibody stimulation of TSH receptor

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5
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what is multinodular goitre

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autonomous multiple thyroid nodules

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6
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what is a solitary toxic nodule

A

solitary benign adenoma

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7
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what drugs can cause hyperthyroidism

A

interferon

amiodarone

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8
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is frequent bowel movements a sign of hypo or hyper

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hyper

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9
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what is thyroid eye disease

A 
chemosis
exopthalmos
raised IOP
optic nerve damage 
corneal ulceration
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10
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name some antithyroid drugs

A

carbimazole

propylthiouracil

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