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1. What lab test would we recommend for thyroid? - ANSWER Thyroid
peroxidase antibodies (TPO)
2. symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER Bradycardia; cold intolerance;
lethargy; memory loss; dry skin; brittle dry hair; decreased appetite; weight
gain; constipation; increased serum lipids; decreased libido; erectile
dysfunction
3. What if a newborn has hypothyroidism? - ANSWER Requires
replacement within a few days and last for 3 years to prevent mental
development changes and dwarfism.
4. What is Hashimoto's disease? - ANSWER An autoimmune cause of
hypothyroid. Symptoms include weight gain and fatigue.
5. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) - ANSWER
Tachyarrhythmias, anxiety, insomnia, rapid flow/speech, hot
GRAVES DISEASE
, 6. how to treat grave's disease? - ANSWER Remove or destroy thyroid
tissue or suppress with drug (methimazole or propylthiouracil)
Treat with Iodine-131
Beta blockers also used to suppress release of thyroid hormones and reduce
HR.
7. What causes vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and helps with memory and
sleep? - ANSWER histamine- 1
8. What are side effects of antihistamines? - ANSWER sedation (only H-1),
dry mucus membranes, urinary hesitancy, and constipation.
9. Which medication is given after an MI? - ANSWER Beta blocker is given
for 6 months to prevent another MI
10.When should medication reconciliation be done? - ANSWER Within 30
days of discharge
11.Which drug class is used as the first line of treatment for depression? -
ANSWER SSRIs because of the low side effects and effectiveness.
12.What is the first line of treatment for uncomplicated otitis media in
pediatric patient without comorbidities? - ANSWER Amoxicillin