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NURP-533-Week 2 Exam Questions and Answers |100% Pass Hypothyroidism - Answer-High TSH + low T4 = primary hypothyroidism High TSH + normal T4 = subclinical hypothyroidism Normal TSH + low T4 = secondary hypothyroidism or severe non-thyroidal illness Subclinical Hypothyroidism Management - Answ...

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NURP-533-Week 2 Exam Questions and
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Hypothyroidism - Answer✔✔-High TSH + low T4 = primary hypothyroidism




High TSH + normal T4 = subclinical hypothyroidism




Normal TSH + low T4 = secondary hypothyroidism or severe non-thyroidal illness


Subclinical Hypothyroidism Management - Answer✔✔-TSH level 5-10 with sx of hypothyroidism: 3-6

month trial of levothyroxine


TSH level 5-10 without sx of hypothyroidism: shared decision making on whether to treat or not




TSH> 10: treat with levothyroxine therapy


Levothyroxine (1st line therapy) - Answer✔✔-Average dose is 1.6 mcg/kg/day




Low dose in patients with CAD or older age




Recheck TSH in 6-8 weeks and adjust as needed


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Must take vitamins 4 hours before or after taking levothyroxine


Hypothyroidsim & Pregnancy - Answer✔✔-1st Trimester TSH Goal Level: 0.5-2.5


2nd and 3rd Trimester TSH Goal Level: < 3




Dose will need to be increased by 20-30%




After delivery, the dose can be decreased to the pre-pregnancy dose and TSH needs to be checked 6

weeks later


Subacute Thyroiditis - Answer✔✔-Exquisitely tender, diffusely enlarged gland after a viral illness




Tx includes NSAIDS to relieve discomfort


Postpartum Thyroiditis - Answer✔✔-Inflammation of the thyroid gland following childbirth




Normally occurs 3 months after birth




Painless




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