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What is the primary action of levothyroxine in thyroid replacement therapy?
What is the primary action of levothyroxine in thyroid replacement therapy?
Which drug or compound is typically used for short-term treatment of hyperthyroidism?
Which drug or compound is typically used for short-term treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What role do thionamides like methimazole play in thyroid hormone management?
What role do thionamides like methimazole play in thyroid hormone management?
How does radioactive iodine treat hyperthyroidism?
How does radioactive iodine treat hyperthyroidism?
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What is the primary use of beta blockers like propranolol in thyroid disorders?
What is the primary use of beta blockers like propranolol in thyroid disorders?
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Which of the following best describes the action of iodine compounds in thyroid treatment?
Which of the following best describes the action of iodine compounds in thyroid treatment?
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What is the function of recombinant TSH in thyroid cancer therapies?
What is the function of recombinant TSH in thyroid cancer therapies?
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Desiccated thyroid extract, such as Armour Thyroid, primarily provides which forms of thyroid hormones?
Desiccated thyroid extract, such as Armour Thyroid, primarily provides which forms of thyroid hormones?
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Study Notes
Thyroid Drugs
- Used to manage various thyroid disorders
Thyroid Replacement Therapy
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Levothyroxine:
- Converted to its active form (T3) in the liver and kidneys.
- Binds to receptors in target cells, regulating gene expression.
- Increases metabolic rate, protein synthesis, and oxygen consumption.
- Restores normal metabolism in hypothyroidism.
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Desiccated Thyroid Extract (Armour Thyroid):
- Derived from pig glands, containing both T4 and T3.
- Works similarly to levothyroxine, increasing circulating T4 and T3 levels.
- Provides both forms of thyroid hormone for regulating metabolism.
Antithyroid Drugs
- Used to inhibit thyroid hormone production in conditions like Graves' disease or goiters.
Thionamides
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Methimazole:
- Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, crucial for iodine incorporation into thyroid hormones (T3 and T4).
- Reduces thyroid hormone production.
Iodine
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Potassium Iodine:
- Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis (Wolff-Chaikoff effect).
- Decreases iodine organification and thyroid hormone release.
- Used for short-term hyperthyroidism/thyroid storm treatment and preparing patients for thyroid surgery
Radioactive Iodine
- Uses beta radiation to destroy thyroid tissue.
- Reduces thyroid gland size and hormone production.
- Primarily used for hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' disease, goiters).
Beta Blockers
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Propranolol:
- Manages hyperthyroidism symptoms (tachycardia, tremors, anxiety).
- Blocks beta receptors, reducing the effects of excess thyroid hormone on the cardiovascular system.
- Slightly inhibits T4-to-T3 conversion to aid symptom control.
TSH Agonists
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Recombinant TSH:
- Used in thyroid cancer therapies to stimulate the thyroid gland, optionally reducing thyroid hormones.
- Promotes iodine uptake and thyroid hormone synthesis.
- Used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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This quiz covers the essential information about thyroid drugs, including their role in managing thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. You will learn about thyroid replacement therapies like Levothyroxine and Desiccated Thyroid Extract, as well as antithyroid medications such as Methimazole. Test your knowledge on these crucial aspects of endocrinology.
