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What is the normal range for TSH? 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L
What are lab values Decreased TSH
in Hyperthyroidism Increased T4 and
T3
What are labs in Hypothyroidism? Increased TSH
Decreased T4 and T3
What are 5 primary symptoms of Heat intolerance
Hyperthyroidism? Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability
Tachycardia
Mood swings
Weight loss
What are 4 primary symptoms of Cold intolerance
Hypothyroidism? Lethargy
Weight gain
Decreased libido
Hypothyroidism mimics symptoms Depression
of what psychiatric disorder?
Hyperthyroidism mimics symptoms Mania
of what psychiatric disorder?
, Valproic acid produces what Spina bifida (neural tube defect)
teratogenic effect?
What is the primary organ where Liver (hepatoxicity)
valproic acid is toxic?
What are 4 signs of hepatoxicity? Abdominal pain in the RUQ
Reddish-brown urine
Yellowing of the skin/sclera
Fatigue
What is the therapeutic range for 50-125 mcg/ml
valproic acid?
What is a toxic level of valproic acid? >150 mcg/ml
What are 4 signs of valproic acid Disorientation
toxicity? Lethargy
Respiratory depression
Nausea/vomiting
A patient on depakote complains of Suspect: hepatotoxicity
abdominal pain in the RUQ and
reddish-brown urine. What do you Interventions:
suspect? What do you do? -hold med
-draw LFT's (priority)
-VPA/DVP level
With suspected toxicity with valproic D/C drug
acid, what steps/labs should be Check drug level
drawn? Obtain LFTs
Obtain ammonia level