Thyroid & Parathyroid Flashcards
Three functions of T3/T4
metabolism
HR & Contractility
Development
+ TPO Abs…
hashimotos
MC Cause of primary hypothyroidism…
hashimoto thyroiditis
Increased TSH
Decreased FT4
Decreased FT3
Primary hypothyroid
Increased TSH
Normal FT4/FT3
Subclinical hypothyroid
Normal/low TSH
Low-Normal/low FT4
Normal/low FT3
Central Hypothyroid
Transient hyperthyroid common with early Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
hashitoxicosis
This is autoimmune mediated destruction of thyroid gland
Gradual loss of fxn w/ inflamation
Hashimoto Thyroiditis
2 factors that cause hashimoto thyroiditis?
genetic susceptibility, environmental factors
The below are precipitating factors for…
Viral infx Stress Pregnancy Iiodine intake Radiation
Hashimoto thyroiditis
What Abs are (+) in hashimoto thyroiditis?
TPO Ab (MC) TgAb
+/-TRAb
Tx for hashimoto thyroiditis
levothyroxine 1.6 mcg/kg/day
*weight based dosing
Who should receive a lower synthroid dose initially?
> 60, cardiac concerns
Describe the dosing regimen for synthroid?
empty stomach 1 hr before breakfast
The below can have what effect on hashimoto thyroiditis tx?
ferrous sulfate
calcium carbonate
PPIs
Bile acid resins
interfere w/ synthroid absorption
take them 4 hours after T4
When should hashimoto thyroiditis sxs begin resolving after starting synthroid?
2-4 weeks
When should a repeat TSH after starting synthroid for Hashimotos occur?
6 weeks after tx
How long is therapy with synthroid for hashimotos over the life-cycle?
life-long tx
Patient presents with…
mild or vague sxs of constipation, fatigue, depression
Normal T4, elevated TSH
Subclinical hypothyroidism
The below are consequences of…
NAFLD Neuropsych sxs Infertility Miscarriage CV disease
subclinical hypothyroidism
How do you confirm a dx of subclinical hypothyroidism?
Repeat TSH/T4 after 1-3 mo
Tx for subclinical hypothyroidism should occur if TSH is _____ or higher
10
Increased TSH and Decreased T4
Presents w/
AMS, hypothermia, hypoventilation
hyponatremia, hypotension, fatal arrhythmia
Myxedema coma
What 4 things can precipitate myxedema coma?
stroke, HF, infx, Trauma
Tx for myxedema coma?
IV thyroxine & triiodothyronine (T3)
Pt. presents w.
weight gain, fatigue, constipation…
hypo or hyper
hypothyroid
3 causes of hyperthyroid
Graves (MC)
Toxic Adenoma
Toxic Multinodular Goiter
Pt. presents w.
Weight loss, exopthalmos, periorbital edema, increased appetite, tachy, palpitations
hyper or hypothyroid?
Hyperthyroid
TSH decreased
FT4/T3 Increased
Primary hyperthyroidism
graves
TSH Decreased
FT4/T3 Normal
Subclinical hyperthyroidism