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PCF- THYROID
What is primary hyper/hypo thyroidism? - ANS-Failure of the thyroid gland itself.

What is secondary thyoidsim? - ANS-Insufficient stimulation of thyroid gland. TSH
producing tumor.. hypothalmic or pituitary disease.

Which is more common: Primary hyper or primary hypothyroidism? - ANS-More than
95% Hypothyroidism.

What are the three main tests for thyroid function? - ANS-TSH, Free Thyroxine(FT4),
Free Triiodothyronine(FT3).

Which thyroid test is more sensitive for hyperthyroidism? - ANS-FT3

Which test is most sensitive for primary hypo/hyper thyroidism? - ANS-TSH

Single best test for screening hypothyroidism? - ANS-TSH

what diagnosis would you give if your patient had Low TSH and Low T3 and T4? -
ANS-Central Hypothyroidism

what diagnosis would you give if your patient had High TSH and High T3/T4 levels? -
ANS-Secondary Hyperthyroidism

what diagnosis would you give if your patient had Low TSH but High T3/T4 levels? -
ANS-Primary Hyperthyroidism

what diagnosis would you give if your patient had High TSH but Low T3/T4 levels? -
ANS-Primary Hypothyroidism

What is the prevalence of Hypothyroidsim? - ANS-less than 1% of popultion

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism? - ANS-Weakness, fatigue, cold intolerance, wight gain
etc..

What are some signs of Hypothyroidism? - ANS-Bradycardia, thin brittle nails, thinning
of hair, puffy face/eyelids, enlarged thyroid(GOITER)
Myxedema

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