21 Questions
Which of the following is a common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease
What is the main characteristic of Graves disease?
Autoimmune disorder
What is the typical gender distribution of Graves disease?
Affects women more frequently than men
When does the onset of Graves disease typically occur?
Between the second and fourth decades
What are the common clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
Anxiety, tachycardia, weight loss
What is the result of hyperthyroidism on metabolic rate and oxygen consumption?
Increase in metabolic rate and oxygen consumption
What is the significance of emotional shock, stress, or infection in relation to the onset of hyperthyroidism?
The exact significance is not understood
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease
What is the result of abnormal stimulation of the thyroid gland in Graves disease?
Excessive output of thyroid hormones
What are the common symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism?
Anxiety, heat intolerance, weight loss
What is the main effect of hyperthyroidism on the heart?
Tachycardia and palpitations
Which of the following cardiac effects may be related to increased sensitivity to catecholamines in patients with Graves disease?
Sinus tachycardia
What may occur if hyperthyroidism is severe and untreated in patients with Graves disease?
All of the above
What are the signs of greatly increased blood flow through the thyroid gland in patients with Graves disease?
All of the above
What may be heard over the thyroid arteries in patients with Graves disease?
Bruit
What may women with Graves disease experience in terms of menstruation?
Oligomenorrhea
What may occur with the release of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone in patients with Graves disease?
Inflammation
What may long-standing use of thyroid hormone in the absence of close monitoring result in for women with Graves disease?
Osteoporosis
What are the assessment and diagnostic findings for the thyroid gland in patients with Graves disease?
Palpable thrill and bruit over the thyroid arteries
What is the diagnosis for advanced cases of Graves disease based on?
Symptoms and a decrease in serum TSH, increased free T4, and an increase in radioactive iodine uptake
What may be the course of the disease in patients with Graves disease?
Mild with remissions and exacerbations
Test your knowledge of hyperthyroidism with this quiz. Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this common endocrine disorder, including Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter, and toxic adenoma.
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