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1
Q

What are examples of thyroid hormones?

A
  • Levothhyroxine
  • Liothyronine
2
Q

What are contraindications for thyroid hormone you would want to check for?

A

Thyrotoxicosis

3
Q

When would you have to be cautious when using thyroid medication?

A
  • Pregnancy
  • CVD
  • Hypertension
4
Q

What is the mechanism of action of thyroid hormone?

A

Acts as thyroid hormone replacement

5
Q

What are adverse effects of thyroid hormone?

A

Hyperthyroidism

  • Diarrhoea
  • Arrhythmias
  • Angina
  • Tremor
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Heat intolerance
  • Weight loss
6
Q

What medications can interact with thyroid medications?

A
  • Iron supplements
  • Over the counter medications
7
Q

How would you take levothyroxine?

A

Once daily tablet before brekfast

8
Q

How long does it take for dose changes to take effect?

A

4-6 weeks

9
Q

How would you monitor levothyroxine?

A
  • TSH every 2-3 months until stable
  • Check annually after that
10
Q

What side effects would you warn someone to look out for?

A

Hyperthyroid - too much

  • Diarrhoea
  • Weight loss
  • Agitation
  • Amenorrhoea
  • palpitations
  • Heat intolerance

Hypothyroid - not enough