Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ primary hypothyroidism is characterised by high TSH levels and low T4 levels

_____ is a life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism

Thyroid eye disease may cause the eye to 'pop out' for a few seconds. This is called _____

The thyrotoxic stage of postpartum thyroiditis is symptomatically managed with _____

Thyroid _____ testing should be considered in patients with suspected autoimmune thyroiditis

Patients with hypothyroidism who have cardiac disease, severe hypothyroidism or >50 y/o starting levothyroxine should have a starting dose of _____

Liothyronine can be prescribed by who? _____

What is the most common outcome of postpartum thyroiditis? _____

What is the confirmatory test for primary hypothyroidism following an abnormal TSH? _____

A patient with longstanding hypothyroidism presents with acute confusion, hypothermia and cardiovascular collapse. What is the most likely diagnosis? _____