Thyroid Flashcards
Synthesis and Transport of Thyroid Hormones:
A. Peripheral Conversion of T4 to T3 B. Iodine organification C. Iodide conversion to iodine D. Coupling E. Proteolysis and Release
C B D E A
Converts Iodide to Iodine
Thyroid Peroxidase
Autoimmune disorder where B lymphocytes produce an antibody activating TSH receptors causing thyrotoxicosis
Graves Disease
More potent peripheral thyroid hormone
T3
Triad of Graves Disease
Exophthalmos, Pretibial Myxedema, Goiter
T3 analog
Liothyronine
T4 analog
Levothyroxine
Myxedema Coma DOC
IV Levothyroxine
Medical emergency representing end-state hypothroidism
Myxedema Coma
Dosage of Levothyroxine Loading in Myxedema Coma
300 - 400 mcg
Dosage of Levothyroxine Maintenance in Myxedema Coma
50 - 100 mcg daily
Pregnancy hyperthyroidism DOC
Propylthiouracil
Thioamides
Propylthiouracil and Methimazole
Most potent thioamide
Propylthiouracil
Side effect of thioamides
Hypothyroidism
Agranulocytosis
Teratogenic effect of Methimazole
Aplasia cutis congenita
Non-pregnant hyperthyroidism DOC
Methimazole
Propylthiouracil MOA
Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, Inhibits iodine organification and Inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
Methimazole MOA
Inhibits thyroid peroxidase and inhibits iodine organification
Acute severe neutropenia caused by thioamides
Agranulocytosis
Agranulocytosis DOC
G-CSF
Definitive treatment for hyperthyrodism
Radioactive Iodine (I 131)
Radioactive Iodine MOA
beta rays emitted destroy thyroid parenchyma
Side effect of Radioactive MOA
Permanent Hypothyroidism