Thyrotoxicosis Flashcards
thyrotoxicosis
elevated thyroid hormone
causes
graves disease
first stage of sub-acute thyroiditis
toxic multi nodular goitre
amiadorone
signs
weight loss arryhthmia goitre light periods anxiety
investigations + results
thyroid function tests
TSH low, T4 + 3 up
radioactive iodine uptake test
management
carbimazole
thyroidectomy
beta blockers
what is a side effect of radio active iodine
hypothyroid
signs of graves
thyrotoxicotisis
eye issues - exophthalmos
waxy lesions on shins - pretibial myxoedema
what antibodies are picked up in graves disease
TSH receptor stimulating antibodies
management of graves
carbimazole
propanol
radioiodine treatment
complication of carbimazole
agranulocytosis
toxic multi nodular goitre
tender goitre
hot nodule
reveals a patchy uptake
management:
radioactive iodine
what is a complication of thyrotoxicotisis, the signs and management
thyroid storm
signs: fever confusion tachycardia nausea + vomiting
management: paracetamol beta blockers anti-thyroid drugs supportive treatment
