Tx of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the treatment?
A
replacement therapy (T4 daily) ex) synthroid
2
Q
why is T4 given as a supplement as opposed to T3?
A
allows some natural processes to occur within the body
3
Q
what is T4 converted to?
A
T3 (naturally). when T4 comes in contact with other blood cells, it removes iodine and becomes T3
4
Q
the ____ of ____ is much longer than ___
A
HL; T4; T3
