thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
drug of choice in hyperthyroid in pregnancy
A
PTU
2
Q
is hypothyroid generally a problem in pregnancy
A
no, main problem is getting pregnant in first place
3
Q
what might you need to do to dose of thyroxine in pregnancy ?
A
increase it
4
Q
what is hyperthyroid usually like in pregnancy ?
A
typically worse in first trimester and gets better in second and third
5
Q
you can use beta blockers, but what can they cause?
A
IUGR
