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Thyroid Disorders Flashcards

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What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

A 
Heat intolerance
Weight loss
Diarrhoea
Tachycardia
Excitability
Tremors
Angina
Sweating 
Arrhythmias
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What do thyroid hormones regulate?

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Metabolic rate
Heart rate
Digestive function
Muscle control
Brain development
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What are the lab test results that suggest hyperthyroidism?

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High T4 and T3

Low TSH

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What is the mechanism of action of carbimazole/propylthiouracil?

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Anti thyroid drugs interfere with synthesis of thyroid hormones

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What are the side effects of carbimazole?

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Bone marrow suppression - agranulocytosis and neutropenia

Rashes/itching

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What are the counselling points for carbimazole?

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Report signs of infection - fever, malaise, mouth ulcers, sore throat

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What are the side effects of propylthiouracil?

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Hepatotoxicity

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What are the counselling points for propylthiouracil?

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Stop and report signs of liver failure

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What are the symptoms of thyrotoxicosis?

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Increased heart rate
Tachycardia
Heat intolerance
Diarrhoea
Dehydration
Seizures
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What drugs cause thyrotoxicosis?

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Anti thyroid drugs
Fluids
Hydrocortisone
Radioactive sodium iodide solution

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What is used for symptomatic relief of thyrotoxicosis?

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Propranolol

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What drug needs to be given before a partial thyroidectomy?

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Iodine 10-14 days before

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What medications are used for hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?

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1st trimester - propylthiouracil

2nd trimester - carbimazole

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What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

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Cold intolerance
Weight gain
Constipation 
Bradycardia
Lethargy
Muscle cramps
Slow movements
Slow thoughts
Depression 
Hair thinning
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What are the lab test results for hypothyroidism?

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Low T3 and T4

High TSH

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What is the mechanism of action of levothyroxine and liothyronine?

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Synthetic thyroid hormones as replacement therapy

17
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What is the dose for levothyroxine?

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Question anything above 200mcg

18
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How do you take levothyroxine?

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In the morning at least30 minutes before breakfast, caffeine containing liquids or other medication

19
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When is liothyronine used?

A

It has a more rapid effect and is more potent

Used in severe hypothyroid emergencies

Care when switching brands

20
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What happens if the metabolism increases too quickly after being started on levothyroxine?

A

Cause hyperthyroidism symptoms

Reduce dose or withhold 1-2 days and start again at a lower dose

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