Hyperthyroidism
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Which autoimmune disorder is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States?

  • Toxic adenoma
  • Graves disease (correct)
  • Painless thyroiditis
  • Toxic multinodular goiter
  • Which disorder is the second most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States?

  • Painless thyroiditis
  • Toxic adenoma
  • Toxic multinodular goiter (correct)
  • Graves disease
  • What is the term for a single nodule that causes hyperthyroidism?

  • Toxic multinodular goiter
  • Toxic adenoma (correct)
  • Graves disease
  • Painless thyroiditis
  • Which demographic has a higher risk for Graves disease?

    <p>Those with a family history of an autoimmune disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for painless or transient thyroiditis?

    <p>Painless thyroiditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which endogenous cause of hyperthyroidism is the most common in older persons living in iodine-deficient areas?

    <p>Toxic multinodular goiter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by the replication of clonogenic cells and a somatic activating mutation of TSH receptors?

    <p>Toxic adenoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder causes the destruction of thyroid tissue without pain or transient symptoms?

    <p>Painless thyroiditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by thyroid-stimulating antibodies activating TSH receptors?

    <p>Graves disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic has a higher risk for Graves disease?

    <p>Females</p> Signup and view all the answers

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