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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
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weight gain
swollen neck fatigue forgetfulness constipation |
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How to treat hypothyroidism?
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Administer T4 (Thyroxine)
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Association of hypothyroidism and oral health?
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susceptibility to caries
Perio disease extra glandular thyroid tissue burning mouth syndrome Dysgeusia |
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Symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
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Restless/ on the edge
Bulgy eyes Diarrhoea Sweat Goitre heat intolerance tachycardia |
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Treatment of hyperthyroidism?
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Radioactive iodine
Anti-thyroid drugs (carbimazole and propyl-thiouracil) Beta blockers (prevent tremours and tachcardia) |
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Association of oral health and hyperthyroidism?
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Susceptibility to caries, periodontoal disease/ erosion
burning mouth syndrome Avoid adrenaline containing LA's |
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Properties of a drug is likely to be excreted to breast milk?
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high ionisation
high fat solubility low molecular weight high concentration |
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how to minimise the transfer of drugs via the breastmilk?
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take medication after breastfeed
Interrupt breastfeed |
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When might breastfeeding be contra-indicated?
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when drug is toxic
has high allergenic potential deteriorated mum's renal functions Serious pathological conditions that require high doses of drugs |
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Recommendations on the use of adrenaline, lignocaine and NO to 5month pregnant mum and breastfeeding mum
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All are ok to use
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why lignocaine admined with adrenaline?
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inc absorption of lignocaine
inc solubility of lignocaine reduction of tremor associated with lignocaine vasoconstriction >> prolonged effect of lignocaine inc metabolism and clearance of lignocaine |
