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Which form of pharmacotherapy is considered the treatment of choice for hyperthyroidism?
Which form of pharmacotherapy is considered the treatment of choice for hyperthyroidism?
- Thyroid hormone synthesis inhibitors
- Antithyroid medications
- Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
- Administration of the radioisotope 131I (correct)
Why is radioactive iodine therapy contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why is radioactive iodine therapy contraindicated during pregnancy?
- It interferes with the synthesis of thyroid hormones
- It may cause irreversible damage to the thyroid gland
- It may lead to hypothyroidism in the fetus
- It crosses the placenta (correct)
What precaution should women of childbearing age take before receiving radioactive iodine therapy?
What precaution should women of childbearing age take before receiving radioactive iodine therapy?
- Receive a pregnancy test (correct)
- Undergo a thyroid function test
- Undergo a complete blood count test
- Begin thyroid hormone replacement therapy
For how long should women of childbearing age avoid conceiving following radioactive iodine treatment?
For how long should women of childbearing age avoid conceiving following radioactive iodine treatment?
Why is breast-feeding contraindicated for up to 6 weeks prior to radioactive iodine treatment?
Why is breast-feeding contraindicated for up to 6 weeks prior to radioactive iodine treatment?
What percentage of cases does a single dose of radioactive iodine effectively treat?
What percentage of cases does a single dose of radioactive iodine effectively treat?
What is the primary goal of radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?
What is the primary goal of radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?
Why is radioactive iodine concentrated in the thyroid gland?
Why is radioactive iodine concentrated in the thyroid gland?
What is the potential consequence of an ablative dose of radioactive iodine?
What is the potential consequence of an ablative dose of radioactive iodine?
How is thyroid storm manifested?
How is thyroid storm manifested?
What is the purpose of using beta-blockers in radioactive iodine therapy?
What is the purpose of using beta-blockers in radioactive iodine therapy?
When is thyroid hormone replacement started after radioactive iodine therapy?
When is thyroid hormone replacement started after radioactive iodine therapy?
Why can TSH measurements be misleading in the early months following treatment with radioactive iodine?
Why can TSH measurements be misleading in the early months following treatment with radioactive iodine?
What is the principal test measured at 3 to 6 weeks following administration of radioactive iodine?
What is the principal test measured at 3 to 6 weeks following administration of radioactive iodine?
When should TSH be measured once a normal thyroid state has been established?
When should TSH be measured once a normal thyroid state has been established?
What is a major advantage of treatment with radioactive iodine compared to antithyroid medications?
What is a major advantage of treatment with radioactive iodine compared to antithyroid medications?
Why might some patients elect to be treated with antithyroid medications rather than radioactive iodine?
Why might some patients elect to be treated with antithyroid medications rather than radioactive iodine?
How can patients receiving radioactive iodine contaminate others?
How can patients receiving radioactive iodine contaminate others?
What is the purpose of observing patients for signs of thyroid storm after receiving an ablative dose of radioactive iodine?
What is the purpose of observing patients for signs of thyroid storm after receiving an ablative dose of radioactive iodine?
Why is serum free T4 the principal test measured at 3 to 6 weeks following administration of radioactive iodine?
Why is serum free T4 the principal test measured at 3 to 6 weeks following administration of radioactive iodine?
What precaution should women of childbearing age take before receiving radioactive iodine therapy?
What precaution should women of childbearing age take before receiving radioactive iodine therapy?
Why might some patients elect to be treated with antithyroid medications rather than radioactive iodine?
Why might some patients elect to be treated with antithyroid medications rather than radioactive iodine?
When should TSH be measured once a normal thyroid state has been established?
When should TSH be measured once a normal thyroid state has been established?
Why is radioactive iodine therapy contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why is radioactive iodine therapy contraindicated during pregnancy?
What is the primary goal of radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?
What is the primary goal of radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?
Why should women of childbearing age be given a pregnancy test 48 hours before administration of radioactive iodine?
Why should women of childbearing age be given a pregnancy test 48 hours before administration of radioactive iodine?
What is the potential consequence of an ablative dose of radioactive iodine?
What is the potential consequence of an ablative dose of radioactive iodine?
Why is breast-feeding contraindicated for up to 6 weeks prior to radioactive iodine treatment?
Why is breast-feeding contraindicated for up to 6 weeks prior to radioactive iodine treatment?
