Thyroid dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
Thyroid hormone path
A
pituitary gland –> TSH –> thyroid –> T3/T4
2
Q
Caltocin
A
hormone that reduces high plasma level of calcium
3
Q
How is hypothyroidism diagnosed
A
serum levels
4
Q
s/s of hypothyroidism
A
fatigue, lethargy, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, voice deepening
5
Q
treatment of hypothyroidism
A
levothyroxine
6
Q
What is hyperthyroidism diagnosed by
A
clinical presentation
7
Q
s/s of hyperthyroidism
A
anxious, irritable, fine tremors, tachycardia, palpitations
8
Q
Treatment of hyperthyroidism
A
radioactive iodine
9
Q
Changes in the body to maintain homeostasis during hyperthyroidism
A
weight gain, thin skin, increase body temp
10
Q
What can radioactive iodine cause
A
thyroid storm
11
Q
What is a thyroid storm
A
acute release of thyroid hormone into the body
12
Q
Treatment of thyroid storm
A
beta blockers
