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149313 - How to Treat quiz: Hyperthyroidism in adults

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Graves’ disease and multinodular goitre are the most common causes of hyperthyroidism. It is important to determine the underlying aetiology of hyperthyroidism to guide management and prognosis. Antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine and surgery remain the treatment options for Graves’ disease and toxic multinodular goitres. Thyroiditis management is targeted at symptom control and antithyroid medication is not warranted.

Learning outcomes
  • On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to List the common causes of hyperthyroidism.
  • On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to Discuss the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
  • On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to Describe the investigations used to evaluate hyperthyroidism.
  • On completion of this activity, the participant will be able to Discuss the differential diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
    • Type
    Type -> Online Learning
    Delivery
    Delivery -> Online
    Title
    149313 - How to Treat quiz: Hyperthyroidism in adults
    Speciality Classification
    Speciality Classification -> Medical Doctors -> General Practice ( GP ) / Family Medicine
    Location
    Location -> ONLINE
    Duration
    1 hour
    Start Date
    22-Feb-2019
    End Date
    31-Dec-2019
    CPD
    1 hour
    Price
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    Location
    Online
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    The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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