Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

The most important modifiable risk factor for thyroid eye disease is _____

_____ is caused by eyelid retraction/proptosis which results in dryness and irritation of the eye leading to corneal ulceration

Hint: Complication of thyroid eye disease

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? _____

Thyroid eye disease typically presents when patients are _____thyroid

Worsening of thyroid eye disease from radioiodine can be reduced with _____

Hint: what medication?

Lethargy is associated with _____thyroidism

What type(s) of anaemia can be caused by hypothyroidism? _____

_____ can cause hypothyroidism

Hint: What psychiatric medication

Hair loss is associated with _____thyroidism