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propacil, PTU
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inhibit thyroid synthesis and inhibits t4 to t3 by peripheral tissues. 50-300mcg/day
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tapazolande(methimazole)
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inhibits thyroid synthesis
5-15 mcg day, oral form It is 10 times more potent than PTU |
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tapazole and PTU are agranulocytosis, what should we monitor?
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WBC count
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Lugols solution, strong iodine solution, SSKI
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short term inhibition of thyroid hormone synthesis by action on the thyroid gland. prevents release of hormone into serum and increased amount stored in gland. Reduces size of the gland and decreases its vascularity. Oral form used for preop thyroidectomy. IV form used to treat thyroid storm. see effects 10-15 days after therapy has begun/
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Iodine 131 (radioactive iodine)
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destroys thyroid tissue. Used to treat graves disease and thyroid cancer. Hypothyroidism develops in most clients. 6-12 weeks to see decrease in hyper.
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Iinderal (propranolol hydrochloride)
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adrenergic blocking agent controls activity of SNS (palpations, tremors, muscle weakness, sweaty, tachycardia, cardiac arrythmias) Blocks t4 to t3 in tissues.
40-240 mcg day |
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What should be avoided in hyperthyroidism?
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Foods and fluids that increase peristalis
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