Hyperthyroidism Treatment Options Quiz
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What is the most common form of treatment for Graves disease?

  • Radioactive iodine therapy (correct)
  • Antithyroid agents
  • Surgery
  • Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
  • Which therapy is directed toward reducing thyroid hyperactivity to relieve symptoms and preventing complications?

  • Radioactive iodine therapy (correct)
  • Surgery
  • Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
  • Antithyroid agents
  • What is the treatment of choice for toxic adenomas, toxic multinodular goiter, and most varieties of thyrotoxicosis?

  • Antithyroid agents
  • Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
  • Radioactive iodine therapy (correct)
  • Surgery
  • What are the shared complications of radioactive iodine therapy, antithyroid medications, and surgery?

    <p>Relapse or recurrent hyperthyroidism and permanent hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of remission for patients with Graves disease?

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

    What is the effectiveness rate of radioactive iodine therapy in treating cases?

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

    Which therapy is used as adjunctive therapy for symptomatic relief in transient thyroiditis?

    <p>Beta-adrenergic blocking agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increases the rate of relapse in patients undergoing treatment for hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Relapse after previous treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may sustain remission for up to 12 to 18 months?

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

    Which agents are used for symptomatic relief in hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Beta-adrenergic blocking agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment for hyperthyroidism?

    <p>To prevent complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is effective in treating 90% to 100% of hyperthyroidism cases?

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

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