How can primary hypothyroidism be distinguished from

How can primary hypothyroidism be distinguished from secondary hypothyroidism?

0 What drugs may worsen myxedema?
0 What common surgical problem encountered with myxedema should be treated con-
servatively?
Two weeks after a myocardial infarction, a patient takes warfarin and has sudden onset of
hypotension, right flank pain, right CVA pain, epigastric pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. What is
the diagnosis?
0 Define Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome?
patient will have a petechial rash, purpura, shaking, chills, and a severe headache.
What effect does Addison's disease have on cortisol and aldosterone levels?
0 What are the signs and symptoms of Addison's disease?
Lab
f i ndings in Addison's disease indicate hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and azotemia.
What abnormal ECG results can occur in patients with Addison's disease?
0.9 NS.
0 What key lab results are expected with SIADH?
Low serum sodium levels and high urine sodium levels (i.e., > 30).
0 If a lesion is in the right hemisphere, which way will the eyes deviate?
Toward the lesion.
0 If a lesion is in the brain stem, which way will the eyes deviate?
Away from the lesion in the brain stem.
0 Do household pets transmit Yersinia?