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What labs are used to diagnose Thyroid? - ANSWER ✔✔TSH, total
T4 and T3, free T4 and T3
Timeframe for re-check of labs after starting levothyroxine - ANSWER
✔✔6-8 wks after starting therapy
Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER ✔✔Face: Pale,
puffy, expressionless
,Skin: Cold and dry
Hair: Brittle and hair loss
Heart rate and temp are lowered
Complaints by patient: lethargy, fatigue, intolerance to cold
Mentation may be impaired
Thyroid enlargement if ↓'d levels of T3 and T4 promoting excessive
release of TSH
Treatment of thyroid storm - ANSWER ✔✔High dose potassium
iodide or strong iodine solution to suppress thyroid hormone release,
methimazole to suppress thyroid hormone synthesis,
beta blocker to reduce heart rate, sedation cooling glucocorticoids and
IV fluids
Result of not treating hypothyroidism during pregnancy - ANSWER
✔✔permanent neurological defects, ↓'d IQ, large protruding tongue,
potbelly dwarfish stature, impaired development of nervous system bone
teeth and muscles.
Medication to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism (notice this is treating
symptoms and not the hyperthyroidism itself) - ANSWER
, ✔✔Metoprolol could be used to treat tachycardia experienced with
hyperthyroidism, but it does not treat hyperthyroidism itself.
Drug/Food/Supplement interactions with levothyroxine Absorption
REDUCED by: - ANSWER ✔✔Histamine 2 receptor blockers
(Cimetidine [Tagamet])
Proton pump inhibitors (Lansoprazole)
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Aluminum containing antacids (maalox, mylanta)
Calcium supplements (tums, os-cal)
Iron supplements
Magnesium salts
Orlistat (Xenical)
* 4 hours between levothyroxine and the above meds is recommended
and food reduces absorption as well
How to confirm a diagnosis of DM prior to beginning treatment -
ANSWER ✔✔Hemoglobin A1C > 6.5%,
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