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Grade A – UTA
Question:
What lab results are associated with Hypothyroidism?
Answer:
TSH Elevated, T4 Low
Question:
What lab results are associated with Subclinical Hypothyroidism?
Answer:
TSH Elevated, T4 Normal
,Question:
What lab results are associated with Hyperthyroidism?
Answer:
TSH Low, T4 high
Question:
What lab results are associated with Subclinical Hyperthyroidism?
Answer:
TSH Low, T4 Normal
Question:
What is the starting dose of Levothyroxine for a patient weighing 140lbs
(63kg) with elevated TSH?
Answer:
100mcg/day
Question:
What is the management for a patient with subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH
10, normal T4) and symptoms?
Answer:
Start Levothyroxine 25mcg and return in 6 months to recheck thyroid labs
,Question:
How often should patients with a TSH > 10 be monitored?
Answer:
Every 3 months
Question:
What are the characteristics of Liotrix?
Answer:
It is more expensive than Levothyroxine and replaces T3 and T4
Question:
What is the starting dose of Levothyroxine for a 51-year-old adult (155lbs) with
no comorbidities?
Answer:
50 mcg/day
Question:
What is the starting dose of Levothyroxine for a 51-year-old adult (155lbs) with
coronary artery disease?
Answer:
25 mcg/day
, Question:
What is the starting dose of Levothyroxine for a 70-year-old adult (155lbs)
with no comorbidities?
Answer:
25 mcg/day
Question:
What is the starting dose of Levothyroxine for a 70-year-old adult (155lbs)
with coronary artery disease?
Answer:
12.5 mcg/day
Question:
How should Levothyroxine be taken?
Answer:
On an empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before breakfast, and away from
calcium, iron, or antacids.