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What is the primary effect of β-adrenergic blockers in treating hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary effect of β-adrenergic blockers in treating hyperthyroidism?
- Damaging thyroid tissue
- Increasing thyroid vascularity
- Blocking the effects of sympathetic nervous stimulation (correct)
- Inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones
What is the main reason for using iodine in large doses in hyperthyroidism treatment?
What is the main reason for using iodine in large doses in hyperthyroidism treatment?
- To achieve a euthyroid state before surgery or radiation therapy
- To limit thyroid hormone secretion
- To decrease thyroid vascularity and make surgery safer (correct)
- To block the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
Which medication is the first-line treatment for thyrotoxic crisis?
Which medication is the first-line treatment for thyrotoxic crisis?
- Methimazole (Tapazole)
- Propranolol (Inderal)
- Propylthiouracil (correct)
- Radioactive iodine (RAI)
What is the result of radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment for 80% of patients?
What is the result of radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment for 80% of patients?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for using first-line antithyroid drugs propylthiouracil and methimazole?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for using first-line antithyroid drugs propylthiouracil and methimazole?
What is the time frame for the full effect of radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment to be seen?
What is the time frame for the full effect of radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment to be seen?
What is the primary mechanism of action of iodine in treating hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary mechanism of action of iodine in treating hyperthyroidism?
Which medication is used to block the effects of sympathetic nervous stimulation in hyperthyroidism treatment?
Which medication is used to block the effects of sympathetic nervous stimulation in hyperthyroidism treatment?
What is the benefit of achieving a euthyroid state before surgery or radiation therapy?
What is the benefit of achieving a euthyroid state before surgery or radiation therapy?
Which of the following medications is an antithyroid drug?
Which of the following medications is an antithyroid drug?
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