Hyperthyroidism Treatment Options Quiz

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Which treatment is considered the most common form of treatment for Graves disease?

  • Antithyroid agents
  • Radioactive iodine (correct)
  • Surgery
  • Beta-adrenergic blocking agents

What is the primary goal of treatment for hyperthyroidism?

  • To induce complications
  • To reduce thyroid hyperactivity (correct)
  • To prevent symptoms
  • To increase thyroid hyperactivity

Which therapy is effective in treating 80% to 90% of cases of toxic adenomas and toxic multinodular goiter?

  • Antithyroid medications
  • Surgery
  • Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
  • Radioactive iodine therapy (correct)

What complication is common to all three treatments for hyperthyroidism?

<p>Relapse or recurrent hyperthyroidism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of patients are at an increased risk of relapse in hyperthyroidism treatment?

<p>Patients with ocular and cardiac symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long may patients with Graves disease sustain remission after treatment?

<p>12 to 18 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of choice for toxic adenomas, toxic multinodular goiter, and most varieties of thyrotoxicosis?

<p>Radioactive iodine therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are beta-adrenergic blocking agents primarily used for in hyperthyroidism treatment?

<p>Providing symptomatic relief (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what percentage of cases is a single dose of radioactive iodine effective in treating hyperthyroidism?

<p>80% to 90% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment is directed towards reducing thyroid hyperactivity to relieve symptoms and prevent complications?

<p>Radioactive iodine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of relapse in patients with Graves disease after treatment?

<p>Up to 12 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of treatment for hyperthyroidism?

<p>Radioactive iodine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time frame for women of childbearing age to avoid conceiving after treatment with radioactive iodine?

<p>6 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal test measured at 3 to 6 weeks following administration of radioactive iodine?

<p>Serum free T4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Thyroid storm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency recommended for measuring TSH once a normal thyroid state has been established?

<p>Every 6 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major advantage of treatment with radioactive iodine over antithyroid medications?

<p>Avoidance of side effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What test is recommended if both TSH and free T4 are persistently low following treatment with radioactive iodine?

<p>Total T3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medication may be used in combination with antithyroid agents or beta-adrenergic blockers to prepare the patient with hyperthyroidism for surgery?

<p>Potassium iodide (SSKI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual dosage for propylthiouracil in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?

<p>200 mg every 6 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment with radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?

<p>To eliminate the hyperthyroid state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for measuring TSH once a normal thyroid state has been established?

<p>Every 6 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual dose of propranolol to prevent tachycardia in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?

<p>60 to 80 mg orally every 6 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for measuring TSH once a normal thyroid state has been established?

<p>Every 6 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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