THYROID/PARATHYROID MEDS

what med is treatment for hypothyroidism and can also treat enlarged thyroid glands & thyroid cancer?

levothyroxine

what med is important to monitor signs of hyperthyroidism & coronary artery disease?

levothyroxine

diarrhea, headache, heat intolerance, muscle weakness, tremors, hair loss, irritability, anxiety (side effects)

levothyroxine

what is propylthiouracil (PTU) used to treat?

hyperthyroidism

what is methimazole used to treat?

hyperthyroidism

what is iodine sodium or potassium iodine used to treat?

hyperthyroidism

how must propylthiouracil (PTU) be taken?

by mouth (PO)

rash, N/V, agranulocytosis (low WBC), or thrombocytopenia (low platelets) (side effects)

propylthiouracil (PTU)

hypothyroidism, monitor cardiac function, & rash are things to keep in mind when giving what 2 meds?

methimazole & propylthiouracil (PTU)

edema, hemorrhage, GI upset, rash and signs of toxic iodinism (side effects)

iodine sodium or potassium iodine (SSKI)

how do you give potassium iodine (SSKI)?

by mouth through a straw to prevent staining of teeth

what does a metallic taste in the mouth, severe GI distress, rashes, cold symptoms, gum/tooth soreness mean?

iodine toxicity

what do Oral phosphates treat?

hyperparathyroidism

what does furosemide treat?

hyperparathyroidism

what do Calcium chelators treat?

hyperparathyroidism

what electrolyte imbalance can occur when taking meds for hyperparathyroidism?

hypocalcemia

what is IV calcium gluconate or calcium chloride taken for?

hypoparathyroidism

what other med can cause cardiac dysrhythmias if hypoparathyroidism meds are taken at the same time?

digoxin

what electrolyte imbalance can occur when taking meds for hypoparathyroidism?

hypercalcemia

once calcium levels are stabilized, what is given for hypoparathyroidism?

oral calcium salts and vitamin D