How much do you know about managing thyroid disorders during pregnancy?
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What is the most common cause of thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy?

  • Hashimoto's disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Graves' disease (correct)
  • Which of the following can cause Pseudo-Cushing's syndrome?

  • Excessive exercise
  • Adrenal tumors
  • Overproduction of cortisol
  • Chronic illness (correct)
  • Which medication is preferred in the first trimester of pregnancy for the treatment of thyrotoxicosis?

  • Methimazole
  • Levothyroxine
  • Carbimazole
  • Propylthiouracil (correct)
  • What test can differentiate between true Cushing's and Pseudo-Cushing's?

    <p>Dexamethasone suppression test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended range for free thyroxine levels during pregnancy?

    <p>Upper third of the normal reference range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ITT not a first-line diagnostic test?

    <p>It has potential risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Pregnancy increases levels of thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG)
    • Graves' disease is the most common cause of thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy
    • Untreated thyrotoxicosis increases the risk of fetal loss, maternal heart failure, and premature labor
    • Propylthiouracil is used in the first trimester of pregnancy instead of carbimazole
    • Free thyroxine levels should be kept in the upper third of the normal reference range
    • Thyrotrophin receptor stimulating antibodies should be checked at 30-36 weeks gestation
    • Block-and-replace regimes should not be used in pregnancy
    • Radioiodine therapy is contraindicated
    • Thyroxine is safe during pregnancy
    • Women require an increased dose of thyroxine during pregnancy by up to 50% as early as 4-6 weeks of pregnancy

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    Test your knowledge on the important topic of thyroid disorders in pregnancy with this informative quiz. From the effects of pregnancy on thyroxine-binding globulin levels to the use of propylthiouracil over carbimazole, this quiz covers key concepts that every healthcare professional should know. Take the quiz to learn about the potential risks of untreated thyrotoxicosis, the importance of checking thyrotrophin receptor stimulating antibodies, and why block-and-replace regimes should be avoided during pregnancy.

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