Management of thyroid disease Flashcards
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the:
Anterior pituitary.
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the finding of a solitary thyroid nodule?
A benign or malignant thyroid lesion will present in a similar manner.
Which of the following is most consistent with untreated hypothyroidism?
TSH=24 mIU/L (0.4–4.0 mIU/L), free T4=3 pmol/L (10–27 pmol/L)
In prescribing an initial prescription of thyroxine therapy, which of the following statements is true?
The anticipated thyroxine dose can be calculated using an age- and weight-based formula.
The mechanism of action of radioactive iodine in the treatment of Graves’ disease is to:
Destroy the overactive thyroid tissue.
Which of the following medications has been associated with serious liver injury?
Propylthiouracil
Which of the following is most consistent with subclinical hypothyroidism?
Elevated TSH with normal free T4
When counseling a patient taking levothyroxine (Synthroid®, Unithroid®), you advise that the medication should be taken:
On an empty stomach.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of subacute thyroiditis?
Transient hypothyroid phase followed by hyperthyroidism
Which of the following is a helpful treatment option for relief of distressing tachycardia and tremor associated with hyperthyroidism?
Propranolol
Which of the following is most consistent with untreated hyperthyroidism?
TSH <0.15 mIU/L (0.4–4.0 mIU/L), free T4=79 pmol/L (10–27 pmol/L)
