thyroid

Question 1

where is calcitonin made

Answer 1

C cells of thyroid

Question 2

what is purpose of calcitonin

Answer 2

reduce blood calcium

Question 3

how can you treat hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

beta blockers
antithyroid meds
radioiodine
thyroidectomy

Question 4

what is graves disease

Answer 4

hyper

antibody stimulation of TSH receptor

Question 5

what is multinodular goitre

Answer 5

autonomous multiple thyroid nodules

Question 6

what is a solitary toxic nodule

Answer 6

solitary benign adenoma

Question 7

what drugs can cause hyperthyroidism

Answer 7

interferon

amiodarone

Question 8

is frequent bowel movements a sign of hypo or hyper

Answer 8

hyper

Question 9

what is thyroid eye disease

Answer 9

chemosis
exopthalmos
raised IOP
optic nerve damage 
corneal ulceration

Question 10

name some antithyroid drugs

Answer 10

carbimazole

propylthiouracil