Thyroid Hormone Flashcards
1
Q
What are examples of thyroid hormones?
A
- Levothhyroxine
- Liothyronine
2
Q
What are contraindications for thyroid hormone you would want to check for?
A
Thyrotoxicosis
3
Q
When would you have to be cautious when using thyroid medication?
A
- Pregnancy
- CVD
- Hypertension
4
Q
What is the mechanism of action of thyroid hormone?
A
Acts as thyroid hormone replacement
5
Q
What are adverse effects of thyroid hormone?
A
Hyperthyroidism
- Diarrhoea
- Arrhythmias
- Angina
- Tremor
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Flushing
- Heat intolerance
- Weight loss
6
Q
What medications can interact with thyroid medications?
A
- Iron supplements
- Over the counter medications
7
Q
How would you take levothyroxine?
A
Once daily tablet before brekfast
8
Q
How long does it take for dose changes to take effect?
A
4-6 weeks
9
Q
How would you monitor levothyroxine?
A
- TSH every 2-3 months until stable
- Check annually after that
10
Q
What side effects would you warn someone to look out for?
A
Hyperthyroid - too much
- Diarrhoea
- Weight loss
- Agitation
- Amenorrhoea
- palpitations
- Heat intolerance
Hypothyroid - not enough
