Thyroid Disorders Zobeck Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Thyroid hormone?
To regulate metabolism in every cell
Which thyroid hormone is more potent?
T3
Which thyroid hormone has a shorter half life?
T3
Which thyroid hormone is more protein bounded?
T4
What blocks NIS?
SCN, ClO4, low anions
What blocks TPO?
PTU, MMI, Carbimazole
If there is an excess of T4 and T3 in your body, how will that affect TSH and TRH?
negative feedback. Less TSH and TRH.
What are the proteins that TH bind to?
TBG, Albumin, Transthyretin
Is bound TH or unbound active?
UNbound is active because it is free TH
An increase in TBG …
decrease the free T4
What increases TBG
- Pregnancy
- New born state
- HIV infection
- Hepatitis
- Birth control
- Tamoxifen
- Perphenazine
What decreases TBG
- Steroids
- Glucocorticoids
- Salicylates
- Chronic liver disease
- systemic illness
- Nephrosis
- Phenytoin,
- carbamazepine
What is used to measure hormone levels?
Free T4
What are the symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
- Decrease BP, HR, CO
- Cold intolerance
- Constipation
- Lethargy, tired, depressed , mental fogginess
- dry skin, scaly, brittle nails, dry hair
- weight gain, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia
- Goiter, myxedema
What are the symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?
- increase HR, BP, A. Fib, Myocardial hypertrophy
- Heat intolerance, flushing and sweating
- Anxiety, insomnia, tremor
- Warm/moist skin, hair loss
- Weight loss
- Osteoporosis
What is the most sensitive lab test for thyroid function?
TSH
What tests do you use to diagnose initial diagnosis
- TSH
2. FT4
What test do you use to test for abnormalities
FT3
What lab test is not useful
TT4
What are the FT4, TSH, T3 values for primary Hypothyroidism?
- FT4, low
- TSH, high
- T3 N/A
What are the FT4, TSH, T3 values for central Hypothyroidism?
- FT4, low
- TSH, low
- T3 N/A
What are the FT4, TSH, T3 values for Thyroid-mediated Hyperthyroidism?
- FT4, High
- TSH, low
- T3 High
What are the FT4, TSH, T3 values for TSH-mediated Hyperthyroidism?
- FT4, High
- TSH, High
- T3 High