SAQ 1712 – Thyroid function results and acute management

A 45-year-old woman is referred by her GP with the following blood results.

Interpret the results.

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Test	Result	Reference range
TSH	<0.05 mU/L	0.3-4.5
Free T4	42 pmol/L	7-17

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List four symptoms from four different systems that would be consistent with these results.

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List four examination findings from four different systems for which you would look.

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Your assessment is consistent with thyroid storm. List three medications and the relevant mechanism of action for each.

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