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diseases

100

Name one symptom of hypothyroidism

cold intolerance, unintentional weight gain, depression, dry brittle hair and nails, and fatigue.

200

Name one disease that causes Hyperthyroidism. 

• Grave’s disease (most common)
• Plummer’s disease (least common)
• Multinodular disease

300

This classification or type of Hypothyroidism is caused by a reduced level of the thyrotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus.

Tertiary Hypothyroidism

400

Who is most susceptible to getting osteoporosis? 

Bonus: What two supplements prevent osteoporosis?

Women 60+

Calcium and Vitamin D

500

What is used to treat only symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?

beta blockers

drugs

100

Name one important lab value for PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PTU)

Liver function test and CBC 

200

When taking Levothyroxine, a patient should know that food will ENHANCE OR REDUCE absorption?

Reduce

300

What time of the day should you take Alendronate? 

Bonus: What should it be taken with?

take with an 8-oz glass of water immediately on arising in the morning

400

Name one piece of patient education for PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PTU) 

• Take with meals to decrease stomach upset
• Avoid iodized salt and shellfish, as they can alter drug effectiveness
• Report immediately for signs of fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers or sores, skin eruptions, unusual bleeding or bruising (may indicate liver or bone marrow toxicity with possible leukopenia)
• Monitor for hypothyroidism signs: unexplained weight gain, loss of mental and physical stamina, hair loss, firm edema, yellow dullness of skin
• Be aware of thyroid storm: exacerbation of hyperthyroidism symptoms that is potentially life threatening

500

What is Levothyroxine indicated for?

Indication: Used to diagnose suspected *hypothyroidism* and used in the prevention/treatment of goiters. Mainly used for replacement hormonal therapy for pts with destroyed or surgically removed thyroid glands.