The Over-Achiever
The Underdog
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Give me your blood
Drug it Up
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Primary hyperthyroidism is most common in whom?
Women 30-50 years old
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A genetic defect that can cause congenital hypothyroidism is called?
Cretinism
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Name two symptoms of hypothyroidism?
Decreased appetite, increased weight gain, slow metabolic rate, swelling of the face, and bagginess of the eyes
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What two labs assess thyroxine in blood to evaluate thyroid function?
T3 and T4
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How should thyroid medications be taken?
As prescribed and on a strict schedule
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Other name(s) for primary hyperthyroidism?
Grave's disease or toxic goiter
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How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?
Serum levels of thyroid hormones as well as clinical signs and symptoms
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Is hyperthyroidism caused by decrease or excessive circulation of T3 and T4?
Excessive
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What does a thyroid scan determine?
Size, shape, and activity of the thyroid gland
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What medication is given when TSH levels are high and patient has hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine/synthroid
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Hyperthyroidism symptoms mimic the same symptoms as cardiac disease. True or False?
True
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When there is secondary hypothyroidism. What two glands could be the culprit?
Pituitary or hypothalamus dysfunction
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Is exophthalmos seen in hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism
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A constant heart rate above ____ is an indicator of hyperthyroidism
80
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How should iodine be given?
Well diluted and administered through a straw so it does not stain teeth
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If not diagnosed correctly for a length of time. What may the patient develop?
True organic heart disease
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Dizziness, respiratory distress, low blood sugar, or hypothermia are signs of?
Myxedema coma
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What is the first sign of goiter?
Enlargement in front of the neck
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What is a definitive test to diagnose thyroid cancer?
Fine-needle aspiration
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A liver panel is checked for liver failure when a patient is taking?
Propylthiouracil
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Who is our awesome endocrine teacher?
Mrs. Hackett!!!
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How should levothyroxine be taken?
On an empty stomach
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A sudden increase in all body processes are symptoms of?
Thyroid Storm
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Test to assess function of thyroid gland?
Radioactive Iodine Uptake
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What treatment is considered definitive for hyperthyroidism?
Radioactive Iodine also called ablation therapy
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