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What is the primary mechanism of action of Propranolol?
What is the brand name of the drug used to control peripheral manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
What is the indication for recommending radiation or surgery in hyperthyroidism?
What is the class of drugs that Propranolol belongs to?
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What is the effect of Propranolol on the sympathetic nervous system?
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If you are 3.5 feet away from someone, how many minutes can you spend with them in a day?
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At what distance from others can you spend unlimited time?
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If you're 7 feet away from someone, how many hours can you spend with them in a day?
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What is the maximum daily time allowance when you're 10 feet away from others?
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At what distance from others do you need to limit your daily interaction to 45 minutes?
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What is the primary purpose of encouraging the use of dark glasses in exophthalmos?
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Why is it recommended to tape the eyelids shut during sleep in exophthalmos?
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What is the purpose of using isotonic eye drops in exophthalmos?
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What is the purpose of using an eyepatch in exophthalmos?
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What is the primary goal of local eye care measures in exophthalmos?
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What is the purpose of a particular treatment in surgery?
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Why is it recommended to mix iodide with milk, juice, or water?
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What is the benefit of administering iodide through a straw?
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What is a potential problem that can be prevented by mixing iodide with milk, juice, or water?
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What is a complication that can be prevented by a particular treatment in surgery?
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What is the primary function of the mechanism that increases the amount of thyroid hormone stored within the gland?
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What is the effect of increasing the amount of thyroid hormone stored within the gland on thyroid hormone levels in the bloodstream?
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What is the purpose of storing thyroid hormone within the gland?
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What is the net result of the mechanism that increases thyroid hormone storage within the gland?
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What is the significance of the mechanism that prevents release of thyroid hormone into circulation?
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Study Notes
Hyperthyroidism Treatment
- Acts to prevent release of thyroid hormone into circulation by increasing the amount of thyroid hormone stored within the gland.
- If euthyroidism cannot be maintained without therapy, radiation or surgery is recommended.
Medication for Hyperthyroidism
- PROPRANOLOL (Inderal): acts as a beta-adrenergic blocking agent.
- Prevents intra and post-surgical hemorrhaging.
Administering Iodide Treatment
- Mix iodide with milk, juice, or water to prevent gastrointestinal distress.
- Administer through a straw to prevent tooth discoloration.
Radiation Safety Precautions
- Spend no more than 45 minutes a day at 1 meter (3.5 feet) from others.
- Spend no more than 2 hours a day at 2 meters (7 feet) from others.
- Spend no more than 7 hours a day at 3 meters (10 feet) from others.
- Can spend as much time as you like at 4 meters (13 feet) from others.
Exophthalmos Management
- Encourage use of dark glasses when awake and taping the eyelids shut during sleep as needed.
- Use an eyepatch.
- Moisturize conjunctiva often with isotonic eye drops.
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This quiz explains how thyroid hormone regulation works, including the process of storing thyroid hormone within the gland to prevent its release into circulation. Understand the mechanisms that control thyroid hormone levels in the body.