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Thyroid Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What is known as a decrease in T3/T4?

A

Hypothyroidism

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2
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What type of hypothyroidism is due to gland problems, production or release. The body causes the destruction of thyroid tissue so no hormone is produced?

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Primary

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What type of hypothyroidism is due to something inhibiting the gland from producing the hormone which causes decrease in TSH?

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Secondary

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4
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What is the most common cause of Hypothyroidism?

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

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What is the treatment/drug of choice for Hypothyroidism?

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Levothyroxine sodium (LT4)

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What is known as an increased production of T3/T4?

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Hyperthyroidism

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7
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What is the most common cause of Hyperthyroidism?

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Graves disease

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What are the treatments for Hyperthyroidism?

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Lugol’s solution, Propylthiouracil, Methimazole, Sodium iodide

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What enzyme converts T4 to T3?

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Deiodinase

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10
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What does Deiodinase require to convert T4 to T3?

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Selenium

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