Thyroid Meds Flashcards
1
Q
T4 is converted into _________?
A
T3 hormone
2
Q
Importance of the T3 hormone?
A
- Increases metabolism.
- Stimulates growth & development.
- Stimulates the heart.
- Gives the body more energy.
- Makes the body warm.
3
Q
Hypothyroidism
A
- Cause by the low secretion of the Thyroid hormone.
- Hashimoto’s disease
4
Q
Hyperthyroidism?
A
- Cause by too much secretion of the Thyroid hormone.
- Grave’s disease
5
Q
Signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidsm?
A
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Depression
- Constipation
- Cold intolerance
- Cretinism
6
Q
Signs and symptoms of Hyperthyroidsm?
A
- Sweeting
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Weight loss
- Bulging eyes
- Tachycardia
- Heat intolerance
- Goiter
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
-Hyperactivity - Insomnia
7
Q
Facts of Levothyroxine?
A
- Its the second most commonly prescribed to treat hypothyroidism.
- Its converts T4 to T3.
- Its a Narrow therapeutic index
- Normal range for TSH 0.5 to 5mU/L
8
Q
High yield concepts of Levothyroxine?
A
- Insomnia
- Drug interactions
- Drug toxicity
- Lifelong therapy
- Dose adjustment
- Changing brands
9
Q
Facts of Methimazole?
A
- Treats hyperthyroidism.
- Prevents hyperthyroidism caused by thyroid surgery.
10
Q
High yield concepts of Methimazole?
A
- Overmedication - (monitor Pt for signs of hypothyroidism)
- Agranulocytosis - (Pt may report infection e.g sore throat and fever)
