Thyroid Hormones

Question 1

Levothyroxine (g)

Answer 1

Synthroid (b)

Question 2

MOA

Answer 2

increases body’s metabolic function

Question 3

common adverse effects

Answer 3

hyperthyroidism –> sweating, weight loss, insomnia, hyperactivity, heart rhythm irregularities

Question 4

counseling pts

Answer 4

space apart from PPIs by 4 hours
space apart of antacids (Fe, Ca, Mg, Al)

Question 5

clinical pearls

Answer 5

many drug interactions (esp drugs that may decrease/increase absorption)