SAQ 1343 – Thyroid storm diagnostic criteria, precipitants and treatment

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A 48-year-old woman with a history of thyrotoxicosis presents with fever and confusion. You are concerned she may have thyroid storm.

What are three diagnostic criteria for thyroid storm?

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List six possible precipitants for this episode.

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Describe four specific treatments for thyroid storm and their mechanism of action.

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Treatment | Mechanism<br /> 1 |<br /> 2 |<br /> 3 |<br /> 4 |

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