Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

What is the first-line management of toxic multinodular goitre/toxic adenoma while awaiting definitive treatment? _____

_____ is used in the management of thyroid storms to inhibit peripheral conversion of T4→T3

Lugol's solution should be given _____ after propylthiouracil in the management of a thyroid storm

Hint: how long?

_____ may be used to induce remission in patients with Grave's disease. This typically takes 12-18 months

_____ uses a single dose of iodine-131 which emits beta rays to induce DNA damage causing death of thyroid tissue

Hint: What treatment for hyperthyroidism

_____ is the first-line dopamine agonist used to treat symptomatic prolactinomas

Diagnosis of thyroid storm is based on _____

Patients with pituitary adenomas that are incompletely resected or remain hypersecretory after surgery may require _____

What is the first line symptomatic management of hyperthyroidism in asthmatic patients? _____

_____ is a treatment regime used for chronic hyperthyroidism that involves using anti-thyroid drugs to block thyroid hormone synthesis and replacing them with levothyroxine