Thyroid treatments Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common treatment for hyperthyroid in cats

A

Radioactive iodine

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What is an advantage of radioactive treatment of hyperthyroidisim

A

Cures hyperthyroidisim

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3
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What is the most common form of hyperthyroidism in dogs

A

cancer

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4
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What is the most common antithyroid drug

A

Methimazole

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5
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What is Thryroid replacement therapy drug

A

L-thyroxine

works for all forms of hypothryoidisim

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6
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What are the three treatments for hyperthyroidism

A

Drugs
Surgical thyroidectomy
Radioactive iodine

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