Sarah Michelle Live Review Study Guide

TSH Level

Screening tool for the thyroid.

Normal range for TSH

0.5-5.0.

Hyperthyroidism

Disorder with low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels.

Hypothyroidism

Disorder with high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels.

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Medication used to treat hypothyroidism.

Recheck TSH level after initiating hypothyroidism treatment

6-8 weeks.

Frequency of TSH rechecks when stabilized

Every 6-12 months.

Beta-blockers in hyperthyroidism

Medication class used to manage symptoms like tachycardia.

Normal GFR value

90.

GFR <15

Indicates absolute need to start dialysis.

Creatinine

A waste product in the blood, rising levels indicate kidney issues.

Normal BUN level

10-20.

ACE Inhibitors

Medication that can affect kidney function, requires BUN/Creatinine checks.

Casts on UA.

Indicative of true kidney damage (WBC or RBC casts).

Microalbumin screening

Recommended annually for patients with DM and HTN.

Common anemia symptom

Fatigue.

Normal hemoglobin levels

12-18.

MCV

Mean corpuscular volume.

Low MCV indicates

Microcytic anemias.

Iron deficiency anemia

Most common microcytic anemia.

Biggest risk factor for IDA during first year of life

Ingestion of cow's milk.

High MCV levels indicate

Macrocytic anemia.

Pernicious anemia definition

Lack of intrinsic factor preventing B12 absorption.

Metformin

Long-term diabetes medication that can induce B12 deficiency.

Examples of sulfonamides

Bactrim, sulfisoxazole.

First line treatment for gonorrhea

Rocephin IM.

First-line treatment for group A strep throat

Penicillin G (IM).

PHQ-2

Screening tool for depression.

What indicates a positive PHQ-2?

Depressed mood, loss of interest.

First line treatment for anxiety

Beta-blockers.

Lexapro

Commonly used SSRI for GAD.

Rhabdomyolysis assessment lab

CK level.

What does BNP indicate?

Heart failure.

Normal INR for warfarin patients

2-3.

Antidote for warfarin

Vitamin K.