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1
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HYPERthyroidism:=

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“thyroidsim” = “metabolism”, because that is what the thyroid does, so
HYPERthyroidism =HYPERmetabolism

2
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Grave =

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Hyperthyroidism

3
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Treatment for hyperthyroidism

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1.) -radioactive iodine- flush 3 times. Urine is dangerous for a week

2) -PTU (propylthiouracil): Puts Thyroid Under …CANCER drug! KNOW: that it is an
IMMUNOsuppressor; monitor WBCs!!

3.) -thyroidectomy (most common way used!) TOTAL (complete) or SUBTOTAL (partial)
tyroidectomy

-TOTAL: need lifelong hormone replacements.. at risk now for HYPOcalcemia!
-SUBTOTAL: do NOT need lifelong hormone replacements.. at risk now for
THYROID STORM/CRISIS

4
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THYROID Storm =

can cause. ______!!!

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THYROID Storm = medical EMERGENCY