Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

What is the most common cause of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 1

Graves

Question 2

What 2 signs is most associated with Graves

Answer 2

Exophthalmos

Pretibial Myxoedema

Question 3

What is the 2nd most common cause of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

Toxic Multinodular Goitre (thyroid neoplasia)

Question 4

Who is generally affected in a toxic multinodular goitre

Answer 4

Females of older age

Question 5

What type of thyroiditis occurs post viral infection?

E.g. Flu, mumps

Answer 5

De Quevain’s Thyroiditis

Question 6

What are the 7 symptoms / signs of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 6

Warm Intolerance
Warm skin

Palpitations
Tremor

Goitre
Exopthalmos

Weight loss

Question 7

What are 3 complications that can arise from a Hyperthyroidism

Answer 7

AF

Cardiomyopathy

Osteoporosis

Question 8

What is the treatment for Hyperthyroidism (2)

Answer 8

Carbimazole => Reduces T3/T4

Radioactive Iodine Ablation

Question 9

What are the BT results of Hyperthyroidism

TSH:
T3:
T4:

Answer 9

TSH : Low

T3 : High

T4 : High