Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
____ and _____ required for T3 and T4 production
A
Iodine and tyrosine
2
Q
How is T3 mainly formed
A
From the breakdown of T4
-less than 20% is produced from the thyroid gland directly
3
Q
Drugs that can cause hypothyroid
A
ITALC Interferons Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Amiodarone Lithium Carbamazepine
4
Q
Most common cause of hypothyroidism
A
Hashimotos
-autoimmune destruction of thyroid gland
5
Q
If taking alendronate and thyroid med
A
Take alendronate 30 mins before thyroid med
6
Q
Most common cause of hyperthyroidis
A
Grave’s disease
-autoimmune dx where antibodies stimulate the thyroid gland
7
Q
Lugols solution
A
Potassium iodide diluted in glass of water/milk/juice
