Thyroid Meds

Question 1

T4 is converted into _________?

Answer 1

T3 hormone

Question 2

Importance of the T3 hormone?

Answer 2

• Increases metabolism.
• Stimulates growth & development.
• Stimulates the heart.
• Gives the body more energy.
• Makes the body warm.

Question 3

Hypothyroidism

Answer 3

• Cause by the low secretion of the Thyroid hormone.
• Hashimoto’s disease

Question 4

Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 4

• Cause by too much secretion of the Thyroid hormone.
• Grave’s disease

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidsm?

Answer 5

• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Depression
• Constipation
• Cold intolerance
• Cretinism

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of Hyperthyroidsm?

Answer 6

• Sweeting
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Weight loss
• Bulging eyes
• Tachycardia
• Heat intolerance
• Goiter
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
  -Hyperactivity
• Insomnia

Question 7

Facts of Levothyroxine?

Answer 7

• Its the second most commonly prescribed to treat hypothyroidism.
• Its converts T4 to T3.
• Its a Narrow therapeutic index
• Normal range for TSH 0.5 to 5mU/L

Question 8

High yield concepts of Levothyroxine?

Answer 8

• Insomnia
• Drug interactions
• Drug toxicity
• Lifelong therapy
• Dose adjustment
• Changing brands

Question 9

Facts of Methimazole?

Answer 9

• Treats hyperthyroidism.
• Prevents hyperthyroidism caused by thyroid surgery.

Question 10

High yield concepts of Methimazole?

Answer 10

• Overmedication - (monitor Pt for signs of hypothyroidism)
• Agranulocytosis - (Pt may report infection e.g sore throat and fever)