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hypo/hyper thyroid
match characteristic of hypo and hyperthyroidism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Complication is Thyroid storm (hyperthermia, hypertension delerium, vomiting, abdominal pain, and tachydysrhthmias) and is a medical emergency | Hyperthyroidism |
| Propythiouracil (PTU) is common tratment | Hyperthyroidism |
| Treated with synthroid | hypothyroidism |
| exopthalmos | hyperthyroidism |
| excess perspiration | hyperthyroidism |
| Serum TSH decreased | hyperthyroidism |
| dry skin | hypothyroidism |
| thin brittle fingernails and hair | hypothyroidism |
| T3 and T4 decreased | hypothyroidism |
| thin body frame | hyperthyroidism |
| common cause is Graves disease | hyperthyroidism |
| increased blood pressure | hyperthyroidism |
| palpitations | hyperthyroidism |
| constipation | hypothyroidism |
| elevated serum cholesterol | hypothyroidism |
| weight loss | hyperthyroidism |
| low blood pressure | hypothyroidism |
| intolerance to heat | Hyperthyroidism |