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What is the primary cause of cretinism?
What is the primary cause of cretinism?
- Excessive iodine consumption
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Congenital insufficiency of thyroid function (correct)
- High TSH levels with normal T4
Which type of hypothyroidism is characterized by hypersecretion of TSH and a decrease in T4 levels?
Which type of hypothyroidism is characterized by hypersecretion of TSH and a decrease in T4 levels?
- Manifest primary hypothyroidism (correct)
- Secondary hypothyroidism
- Autoimmune hypothyroidism
- Latent primary hypothyroidism
What is the main drug used in the treatment of hypothyroidism?
What is the main drug used in the treatment of hypothyroidism?
- Levothyroxine sodium (correct)
- Antibiotics
- Iodine supplements
- Thyroid hormone blockers
What levels would be observed in a patient with secondary hypothyroidism?
What levels would be observed in a patient with secondary hypothyroidism?
How is the starting daily dose of levothyroxine sodium determined for the elderly?
How is the starting daily dose of levothyroxine sodium determined for the elderly?
What confirms autoimmune thyroiditis as the root cause of hypothyroidism?
What confirms autoimmune thyroiditis as the root cause of hypothyroidism?
What is the primary laboratory finding that confirms the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis as the cause of hypothyroidism?
What is the primary laboratory finding that confirms the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis as the cause of hypothyroidism?
What is the recommended daily intake of thyroxine during pregnancy?
What is the recommended daily intake of thyroxine during pregnancy?
What is the recommended plasma TSH concentration threshold for initiating replacement therapy in subclinical hypothyroidism?
What is the recommended plasma TSH concentration threshold for initiating replacement therapy in subclinical hypothyroidism?
How is replacement therapy for primary hypothyroidism monitored?
How is replacement therapy for primary hypothyroidism monitored?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing hypothyroid coma?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing hypothyroid coma?
How is replacement therapy for central hypothyroidism monitored?
How is replacement therapy for central hypothyroidism monitored?
