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Thyroid
therapeutics (IV) Exam 4
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11/10/2012

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Term
↑↑ TSH means...
Definition

Primary hypothyroidism

Overt/Mild

Term
↓↓ TSH means...
Definition
Hyperthyroidism
Term
↓↓ Free T4 means...
Definition
Hypothyroidism
Term
↑↑ Free T4 means...
Definition
Hyperthyroidism
Term
↓ or normal TSH means...
Definition

Secondary Hypothyroidism

(Hashimoto's)

Term
Clinically significant hyperthyroidism
Definition
  • TSH <0.1 mIU/L
  • T4 > 13.2
Term
Conditions when PTU is favored over Methimazole
Definition
  • First trimester of pregnancy
  • Thyroid storm
Term
Drugs that cause hypothyroidism
Definition
  • Lithium
  • Amiodarone
  • Interferon-alpha
Term
Hypothyroid diagnosis
Definition
  • TSH >10 mIU/L.
Term
Levothyroxine administration time
Definition

30-60 minutes before breakfast

or

HS 4 hours after last meal

Term
Warning signs of agranulocytosis?
Definition
  • Fever
  • Soar throat
  • Malaise
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