2 Endocrine HH - Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
A
Tremor Warm skin Agitation Goitre Exophthalmous (bulging eyes) AF Weight loss Palpitations Diarrhoea Swating Heat intolerance Hunger & thirst
2
Q
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
A
Facial swelling Hair loss Dry skin Reduced HR Husky voice Hypothermia Goitre Fatigue Depression Weight gain Menorrhagia Psychosis Hearing loss
3
Q
Aims of thyroid disease management (3)
A
- Restore well-being and return TSH levels to normal
- Relieve symptoms
- Manage any underlying condition
4
Q
What would you monitor in thyroid diseases (4)
A
- symtpoms
- TSH
- T4
- T3
5
Q
Drugs that can induce thyroid diseases (6)
A
- amiodarone
- lithium
- iodine
- cholestramine
- ferrous sulphate
- glucocorticoids
6
Q
Who should be screened for thyroid diseases? (7)
A
- Taking amiodarone/lithium
- Diabetes
- AF
- Hyperlipedimea
- Down’s syndrome
- Turner’s syndrome
- Addision’s
7
Q
What is a differential diagnosis for both hyper/hypo hypothyroidism?
A
CV disease
