Indications

Question 1

Synthetic T4

Answer 1

Hypothyroidism

Question 2

Synthetic T3

Answer 2

Hypothyroidism / pt is still symptomatic when on synthetic T4

Question 3

Thyroid USP

Answer 3

Hypothyroidism and want the “natural product”

Question 4

Methimazole

Answer 4

Grave’s Disease

Question 5

Propylthiouracil

Answer 5

Used during 1st trimester of pregnancy and lactation

Used for thyroid storm or in pts who don’t tolerate Methimazole

Question 6

Beta Blockers

Answer 6

Recommended for pts w/ resting HR > 90bpm or concurrent heart dz
Pick some non-selective ones to help with the symptoms of hyperthyroidism (i.e. tremors, tachy, etc)

Question 7

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 7

Used in patients who can’t tolerate B-blockers

Question 8

Dopamine Agonists

Answer 8

Hyperprolactinemia

Question 9

Somatostatin Analogs

Answer 9

Acromegaly–Give if a pt can’t get a resection or to give to decrease levels before surgery

Question 10

GH Receptor Antagonist

Answer 10

GH pituitary adenoma

Question 11

Recombinant Growth Hormone

Answer 11

Growth hormone deficiency (rare)

Question 12

Phenoxybenzamine

Answer 12

Pheochromocytoma– adrenal tumor hypersecreting catecholamines

Question 13

Hydrocortisone

Answer 13

Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s)

Question 14

Calcium gluconate

Answer 14

Treats calcium deficiencies

Question 15

Calcitriol

Answer 15

Hypocalcemia