Thyroid examination Flashcards
1
Q
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
A
Compression of the median nerve as it passes between the flexor retinaculum and the carpel bones at the wrist
2
Q
What time of day are carpal tunnel symptoms most present?
A
Night
3
Q
Carpal tunnel syndrome
A
Hypothyroidism
4
Q
Brittle nails
A
Hypothyroidism
5
Q
Onycholysis
A
hyperthyroidism
6
Q
What is onycholysis?
A
Where the nail separates from the nail bed
7
Q
Clubbing
A
Grave’s disease
8
Q
Tremor
A
hyperthyroidism
9
Q
Atrial fibrillation - regularly irregular pulse
A
hyperthyroidism
10
Q
Bounding pulse
A
Hyperthyroidism
11
Q
Exophthalmos
A
Hyperthyroidism
12
Q
Bruits
A
Hyperthyroidism
13
Q
Stridor
A
Tracheal compression
14
Q
Pretibial myxoedema
A
Graves’ disease
15
Q
Brisk ankle reflexes
A
Thyrotoxicosis
