10 Questions
What is one of the main causes of hypothyroidism worldwide?
Iodine sufficiency
Which test result indicates prediabetes?
Impaired glucose tolerance (2 hr OGTT) of 205 mg/dL
What can maternal hypothyroidism lead to in infants?
Decreased infant IQ and neuropsychological dysfunction
Which test result indicates diabetes?
Random Blood Glucose (BG) of 180 mg/dL
What is the range for Free T4 levels in cases of hypothyroidism?
0.5-2 ng/dL
What is the main cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient countries?
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Which of the following test results indicates subclinical hypothyroidism?
TSH: > 10 mU/L
What is the potential impact of maternal hypothyroidism on infants?
Neuropsychological dysfunction
Which test result confirms a diagnosis of diabetes?
Random BG: 150 mg/dl
What is a common complication of severe iodine deficiency?
Myxedema
This quiz covers an overview of hypothyroidism, including signs and symptoms, causes, nursing considerations, and tests for diagnosis. Learn about the main causes worldwide and in iodine-sufficient countries, as well as the implications of maternal hypothyroidism on infant health.
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