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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... presenting with thyroid ... goiters caused ... by iodine deficiency ... #PhysicalExam #iodine
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... thyroxine • Iodine ... loading • Ectopic thyroid ... disease • Excess thyroid-stimulating ... #radioactive #iodine
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
of Patients for Thyroid ... high; in some cases ... uptake; thyroid ... uptake; thyroid ... concentrations of TSH and thyroid
The Acute Care Opioid Table - For Emergency Providers

There are a hundred opioid tables out there,
Acute Care Opioid Table ... hundred opioid tables ... Acute Care Opioid Table ... Oxycodone, PO Codeine ... Dosing #Acute #Management
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxicosis • Iodine ... with radioactive iodine ... Thionamide - Iodine ... • Radioactive iodine ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid ... Blocks synthesis of thyroid ... • Teratogenic Iodine ... #ThyroidStorm #Management
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... hyperthyroidism #table ... #management #treatment
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
2 years • No thyroid ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... Disease #Treatment #Management
Secondary causes of Hypertension
 • Medications, Drugs, Chemo: NSAIDS, Steroids, CNI, Alcohol, Cocaine, OCP, Licorice, MAOI,
Secondary causes ... CNI, Alcohol, Cocaine ... Other Endocrine causes ... : Thyroid disease ... low renin HTN causes
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pharmacologic Pain Management ... fentanyl, tramadol, codeine ... Equianalgesia Conversion Table ... Hydrocodone 25 PO • Codeine ... Opioid #Conversion #Table