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Which of the following is a common cause of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a common cause of hypothyroidism?
What are some common symptoms of hypothyroidism?
What are some common symptoms of hypothyroidism?
What happens when thyroid hormone levels are too low in the body?
What happens when thyroid hormone levels are too low in the body?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
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What does hypothyroidism mean?
What does hypothyroidism mean?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothyroidism?
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What is a common cause of hypothyroidism related to the immune system?
What is a common cause of hypothyroidism related to the immune system?
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What can happen to a person's face in hypothyroidism?
What can happen to a person's face in hypothyroidism?
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What effect does hypothyroidism have on menstrual periods?
What effect does hypothyroidism have on menstrual periods?
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What happens to the body's cells when thyroid hormone levels are too low?
What happens to the body's cells when thyroid hormone levels are too low?
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What is one of the causes of hypothyroidism?
What is one of the causes of hypothyroidism?
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How is hypothyroidism treated?
How is hypothyroidism treated?
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What is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
What is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
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What is the recommended way to take levothyroxine?
What is the recommended way to take levothyroxine?
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What is a potential consequence of surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid?
What is a potential consequence of surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid?
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How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?
How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?
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What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
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What is the recommended duration of antithyroid drug therapy?
What is the recommended duration of antithyroid drug therapy?
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What are people with hypothyroidism at risk of with opioid analgesics and sedating drugs?
What are people with hypothyroidism at risk of with opioid analgesics and sedating drugs?
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What is the recommended way to administer levothyroxine therapy?
What is the recommended way to administer levothyroxine therapy?
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Which medication has a BLACK BOX WARNING for severe liver injury?
Which medication has a BLACK BOX WARNING for severe liver injury?
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What is the traditional treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What is the traditional treatment for hyperthyroidism?
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What is the main aim of managing Graves’ disease?
What is the main aim of managing Graves’ disease?
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Which drug is used as part of the preoperative preparation for thyroidectomy?
Which drug is used as part of the preoperative preparation for thyroidectomy?
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What is the result of thyroiditis on thyroid hormone levels?
What is the result of thyroiditis on thyroid hormone levels?
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What is the role of beta-adrenergic blocking agents in hyperthyroidism?
What is the role of beta-adrenergic blocking agents in hyperthyroidism?
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What is the purpose of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What is the purpose of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism?
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What is the consequence of high doses of thionamide drugs in hyperthyroidism treatment?
What is the consequence of high doses of thionamide drugs in hyperthyroidism treatment?
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What is the effect of surgical removal of the thyroid in hyperthyroidism treatment?
What is the effect of surgical removal of the thyroid in hyperthyroidism treatment?
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What is the role of nursing interventions in hyperthyroidism management?
What is the role of nursing interventions in hyperthyroidism management?
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Study Notes
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Hypothyroidism can be caused by Hashimoto’s disease, congenital hypothyroidism, surgical removal of the thyroid, radiation treatment, and certain medications.
- Symptoms of hypothyroidism develop slowly and can go unnoticed for months or years.
- There is no cure for hypothyroidism, and most patients have it for life, but some exceptions exist, such as viral thyroiditis or thyroiditis after pregnancy.
- Hypothyroidism is treated by replacing the hormone the thyroid can no longer make, typically with synthetic thyroxine pills.
- Certain medications and conditions, such as amiodarone, interferon alpha, lithium, and iodine levels, can lead to hypothyroidism.
- Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid can result in hypothyroidism, and radiation treatment for hyperthyroidism often leads to hypothyroidism.
- Treatment for hypothyroidism involves the administration of synthetic thyroxine, such as levothyroxine, which should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Levothyroxine therapy is for life and requires routine laboratory testing to review thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
- Levothyroxine rarely causes adverse effects when administered at appropriate doses.
- Replacement therapy for hypothyroidism is lifelong, and no clear-cut guidelines exist regarding duration of antithyroid drug therapy.
- People with hypothyroidism are at risk of respiratory depression and myxedema coma with opioid analgesics and sedating drugs.
- Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed through blood tests measuring thyroid hormone and TSH levels, and symptoms include heat intolerance, palpitations, anxiety, fatigue, weight loss, and irregular menses in women.
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Test your knowledge of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism with this quiz on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of these common thyroid conditions. Learn about the symptoms, medication, and potential complications associated with both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.