Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ hyperthyroidism: • TSH: ↓ • T4/T3: ↑

Weight loss is associated with _____thyroidism

What is the first-line investigation for hyperthyroidism? _____

The initial investigation for thyroid nodules in GP is _____

_____thyroidism can cause nail features such as onycholysis and clubbing

_____thyroidism causes upregulation/sensitisation of beta-adrenergic receptors leading to activation of the sympathetic nervous system

Radioactive iodine uptake is _____ in toxic adenomas

Toxic multinodular goitre typically occurs in _____ people

Hint: Older/Younger

_____ is a condition characterised by overproduction of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland

What are the _____ causes of thyroid nodules? • Multinodular goitre • Thyroid adenoma • Hashimoto's thyroiditis • Cysts

Hint: Benign/Malignant