Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

What condition is characterized by the thyroid not producing enough of the thyroid hormones

Answer 1

Hypothyroidism

Question 2

Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (hashimoto’s thyroiditis), iatrogenic, infection, and trauma are causes of?

Answer 2

Hypothyroidism

Question 3

What is the rare and life-threatening advanced hypothyroidism

Answer 3

Myxedema coma

Question 4

Hypotension, respiratory depression, hypthermia, lethargy, and coma are manifestations of?

Answer 4

Myxedma coma

Question 5

Fatigue, sluggishness, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, pale and dry skin, bradycardia, hypotension, constipation are manifestations of?

Answer 5

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 6

What do labs look like in hypothyroidism?

Answer 6

High TSH, low T3 and T4

Question 7

Excessive levels of thyroid hormones, resulting in a hypermetabolic state (thyrotoxicosis).

Answer 7

Hyperthyroidism

Question 8

Excessive iodine, Graves’ disease, goiter, too much thyroid medication, thyroid tumors are causes of?

Answer 8

Hyperthyroidism

Question 9

A medical emergency; sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism symptoms that occur with infection or stress, could happen with thyroid surgery.

Answer 9

Thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm)

Question 10

radioactive iodine, surgery, medications, care for exophthalmos are treatments for?

Answer 10

Hyperthyroidism