24 Questions
Which treatment is considered the most common form of treatment for Graves disease?
Radioactive iodine
What is the primary goal of treatment for hyperthyroidism?
To reduce thyroid hyperactivity
Which therapy is effective in treating 80% to 90% of cases of toxic adenomas and toxic multinodular goiter?
Radioactive iodine therapy
What complication is common to all three treatments for hyperthyroidism?
Relapse or recurrent hyperthyroidism
Which type of patients are at an increased risk of relapse in hyperthyroidism treatment?
Patients with ocular and cardiac symptoms
How long may patients with Graves disease sustain remission after treatment?
12 to 18 months
What is the treatment of choice for toxic adenomas, toxic multinodular goiter, and most varieties of thyrotoxicosis?
Radioactive iodine therapy
What are beta-adrenergic blocking agents primarily used for in hyperthyroidism treatment?
Providing symptomatic relief
In what percentage of cases is a single dose of radioactive iodine effective in treating hyperthyroidism?
80% to 90%
Which treatment is directed towards reducing thyroid hyperactivity to relieve symptoms and prevent complications?
Radioactive iodine
What is the rate of relapse in patients with Graves disease after treatment?
Up to 12 months
What is the most common form of treatment for hyperthyroidism?
Radioactive iodine
What is the recommended time frame for women of childbearing age to avoid conceiving after treatment with radioactive iodine?
6 months
What is the principal test measured at 3 to 6 weeks following administration of radioactive iodine?
Serum free T4
Which condition is a life-threatening manifestation that may occur due to an acute release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland after treatment with radioactive iodine?
Thyroid storm
What is the frequency recommended for measuring TSH once a normal thyroid state has been established?
Every 6 months
What is the major advantage of treatment with radioactive iodine over antithyroid medications?
Avoidance of side effects
What test is recommended if both TSH and free T4 are persistently low following treatment with radioactive iodine?
Total T3
What medication may be used in combination with antithyroid agents or beta-adrenergic blockers to prepare the patient with hyperthyroidism for surgery?
Potassium iodide (SSKI)
What is the usual dosage for propylthiouracil in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
200 mg every 6 hours
What is the primary goal of treatment with radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?
To eliminate the hyperthyroid state
What is the recommended frequency for measuring TSH once a normal thyroid state has been established?
Every 6 months
What is the usual dose of propranolol to prevent tachycardia in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
60 to 80 mg orally every 6 hours
What is the recommended frequency for measuring TSH once a normal thyroid state has been established?
Every 6 months
Test your knowledge of hyperthyroidism treatment options with this quiz. Explore the various therapies, including antithyroid agents, radioactive iodine, and surgery, used to manage hyperthyroidism and prevent complications.
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