Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

TSH is _____ during the hypothyroid phase of de Quervain's thyroiditis

Hint: ↑/↔/↓

Untreated hyperthyroidism can cause what cardiac arrhythmia? _____

Thyroid scintigraphy of subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis will show _____ uptake of iodine

_____tension with a wide pulse pressure is associated with hyperthyroidism

_____thyroidism can cause ophthalmological features such as lid lag due to spasming of levator palpebrae superioris smooth muscle caused by increased sympathetic nervous system activity

The initial investigation for thyroid nodules in GP is _____

The goitre associated with Grave's disease is _____

Hint: consistency?

Insomnia is associated with _____thyroidism

What additional medication is used in the management of severe thyrotoxicosis as a result of thyroid hormone overdose? _____

What auto-antibody is associated with postpartum thyroiditis? _____