Clinical CPD topic
Hypothyroidism: practise, reflect and record
Practise hypothyroidism through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Select initial thyroid testing and recognise when suspected central hypothyroidism requires adrenal assessment and treatment first.
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What you’ll work on
- Select initial thyroid testing and recognise when suspected central hypothyroidism requires adrenal assessment and treatment first.
- Initiate levothyroxine cautiously in cardiovascular disease and correct calcium-related absorption interference.
- Recognise levothyroxine over-replacement and select dose reduction with follow-up testing.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A non-pregnant adult has fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin and menorrhagia. Pituitary disease is not suspected. Which single blood test is the appropriate first investigation?
A case from the UKMLA question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.
- Recommendations | Thyroid disease: assessment and management | Guidance | NICEUK source
- Levothyroxine 100 micrograms/5ml Oral Solution — UK SmPCUK source
- Levothyroxine 25 micrograms Tablets — UK SmPCUK source
- Levothyroxine monitoring – NHS SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines adviceUK source