Labs & Diagnostic
What is a thyroid functioning test (thyroid panel)
This gland fails to produce T3 and T4 during hypothyroidism
What is the Thyroid gland
What is constipation
This is the first line medication used in hypothyroidism
What is Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
These vital signs are important to monitor due to slowed down metabolism
What s heart rate and respiratory rate
This lab is the most sensitive indicate of thyroid function and can be abnormal before T3 and T4 elevations change
What is TSH
This endocrine disorder occurs when they thyroid does not produce adequate hormones
What is hypothyroidism
This hair and skin change is commonly seen in hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolism
What is dry, coarse skin with thinning hair
This is the synthetic form of T3
Liothyronine
This vital sign should be monitored every day to assess fluid and metabolic status
What is weight
This imaging test evaluates the structure of the thyroid gland
What is thyroid ultrasound
What hormone is elevated in primary hypothyroidism?
What is TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
This mental health change is commonly seen with hypothyroidism
What is depression
This is the synthetic form of T4
Levothyroxine
what is 30-60 minutes
This diagnostic test measures how much iodine is absorbed by the thyroid
What is Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU)
This autoimmune disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism
What is Hashimoto Thyroiditis
This physical finding is an enlargement of the thyroid gland
What is Goiter
This is the best time to take Levothyroxine
What is in the morning on an empty stomach
what is Calcium and Iron
A patient has low TSH, T3 and T4 levels what could this indicate?
What is secondary hypothyroidism (also known as pituitary hypothyroidism)
This body system is directly impacted by thyroid hormone deficiency.
This emergency condition results from severe, untreated hypothyroidism
What is myxedema coma
These are common side effects of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine
What is rapid heart rate, chest pain, nervousness, and tremors
This happens when a patient stops taking medication due to decrease in symptoms of hypothyroidism
What is the risk of returning symptoms