SARAH MICHELLE LIVE REVIEW STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS || FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS || ACCURATE AND PASSED

SARAH MICHELLE LIVE REVIEW STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS || FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS || ACCURATE AND PASSED .What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - Answer-TSH Level .What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - Answer-TSH Level .What is the normal range for TSH? - Answer-0.5-5.0 .What is the normal range for TSH? - Answer-0.5-5.0 .When do you order a full thyroid profile? - Answer-If thyroid screening of TSH comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4. .When do you order a full thyroid profile? - Answer-If thyroid screening of TSH comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4. .What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? - Answer-Hyperthyroidism .What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? - Answer-Hyperthyroidism .What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? - Answer-Hypothyroidism .What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? - Answer-Hypothyroidism .What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? - Answer-Levothyroxine (Synthroid) .What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? - Answer-Levothyroxine (Synthroid) .What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - Answer-If patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily. In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily. .What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - Answer-If patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily. In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily. .After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you recheck TSH level? - Answer-6-8 weeks .After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you recheck TSH level? - Answer-6-8 weeks .When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? - Answer-Every 6-12 months .When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? - Answer-Every 6-12 months .What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-Tapazole and PTU .What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-Tapazole and PTU .How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? - Answer-We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester. After first trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole. .How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? - Answer-We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester. After first trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole. .What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations .What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations .What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? - Answer-Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine .What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? - Answer-Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine .What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? - Answer-GFR, BUN, Creatinine .What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? - Answer-GFR, BUN, Creatinine .What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? - Answer-GFR- this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood and how well they are removing waste. .What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? - Answer-GFR- this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood and how well they are removing waste. .What is a normal GFR value? - Answer->90 .What is a normal GFR value? - Answer->90 .What GFR value indicates an absolute need to start a patient on dialysis? - Answer-<15- this means that patient is in CKD stage 5 .What GFR value indicates an absolute need to start a patient on dialysis? - Answer-<15- this means that patient is in CKD stage 5 .What is the second most important lab value to measure kidney function? - Answer-Creatinine .What is the second most important lab value to measure kidney function? - Answer-Creatinine .What is creatinine? - Answer-A waste product in the blood. If your kidneys are functioning properly, then this waste product is removed by your kidneys. When kidney function decreases, your creatinine level starts to rise. .What is creatinine? - Answer-A waste product in the blood. If your kidneys are functioning properly, then this waste product is removed by your kidneys. When kidney function decreases, your creatinine level starts to rise. .What is a normal creatine value? - Answer-Around 1 .What is a normal creatine value? - Answer-Around 1 .Why is BUN least telling for kidney function? - Answer-Blood urea nitrogen is a normal waste product when your body breaks down urea. However, this is not specific to the kidneys. It can also indicate liver issues. .Why is BUN least telling for kidney function? - Answer-Blood urea nitrogen is a normal waste product when your body breaks down urea. However, this is not specific to the kidneys. It can also indicate liver issues. .What is a normal BUN level? - Answer-10-20 .What is a normal BUN level? - Answer-10-20