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What is the mechanism of action of radioactive iodine in thyroid treatment?
What is the mechanism of action of radioactive iodine in thyroid treatment?
- It becomes concentrated in the thyroid gland and destroys thyroid cells, leading to hypothyroidism (correct)
- It directly stimulates the production of thyroid hormones
- It causes an acute release of thyroid hormone, worsening symptoms
- It inhibits stages in thyroid hormone synthesis, leading to euthyroid state
How are patients treated for signs of thyroid storm after radioactive iodine treatment?
How are patients treated for signs of thyroid storm after radioactive iodine treatment?
- Treated with antithyroid medications
- Undergo thyroid hormone replacement therapy
- Treated with beta-blockers (correct)
- Undergo thyroidectomy
When is thyroid hormone replacement started after stopping antithyroid medications?
When is thyroid hormone replacement started after stopping antithyroid medications?
- After 6 months of stopping antithyroid medications
- 4 to 18 weeks after stopping antithyroid medications (correct)
- Immediately after stopping antithyroid medications
- After radioactive iodine treatment
What is the principal test for monitoring thyroid function after radioactive iodine treatment?
What is the principal test for monitoring thyroid function after radioactive iodine treatment?
How do antithyroid medications work in the treatment of thyroid disorders?
How do antithyroid medications work in the treatment of thyroid disorders?
Why is propylthiouracil recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Why is propylthiouracil recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy?
What happens if antithyroid medications are discontinued before therapy is complete?
What happens if antithyroid medications are discontinued before therapy is complete?
What are the two forms of pharmacotherapy available for treating hyperthyroidism?
What are the two forms of pharmacotherapy available for treating hyperthyroidism?
Why is radioactive iodine therapy contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why is radioactive iodine therapy contraindicated during pregnancy?
What precaution should women of childbearing age take before administration of radioactive iodine?
What precaution should women of childbearing age take before administration of radioactive iodine?
How long should women avoid conceiving following radioactive iodine treatment?
How long should women avoid conceiving following radioactive iodine treatment?
What is the goal of radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?
What is the goal of radioactive iodine therapy (131I)?
What conditions can radioactive iodine be used to treat?
What conditions can radioactive iodine be used to treat?
Why is breast-feeding prior to radioactive iodine treatment contraindicated?
Why is breast-feeding prior to radioactive iodine treatment contraindicated?
What is the usual dosage for propylthiouracil?
What is the usual dosage for propylthiouracil?
How does propylthiouracil affect thyroid hormone production?
How does propylthiouracil affect thyroid hormone production?
What is the only contraindication to propylthiouracil?
What is the only contraindication to propylthiouracil?
What has the FDA issued a BLACK BOX WARNING for regarding propylthiouracil?
What has the FDA issued a BLACK BOX WARNING for regarding propylthiouracil?
How should patients take propylthiouracil?
How should patients take propylthiouracil?
What is a reported adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
What is a reported adverse effect of propylthiouracil?
With whom is close monitoring necessary when using propylthiouracil?
With whom is close monitoring necessary when using propylthiouracil?
How long may it take for therapeutic effects of propylthiouracil to become apparent?
How long may it take for therapeutic effects of propylthiouracil to become apparent?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect that should be monitored when taking propylthiouracil?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect that should be monitored when taking propylthiouracil?
What should patients be educated about when taking propylthiouracil?
What should patients be educated about when taking propylthiouracil?
Which medication is recommended for all patients with symptomatic hyperthyroidism?
Which medication is recommended for all patients with symptomatic hyperthyroidism?
What is the main action of propranolol in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What is the main action of propranolol in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
Why should methimazole be used cautiously by women of childbearing age?
Why should methimazole be used cautiously by women of childbearing age?
What is a disadvantage of using radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism?
What is a disadvantage of using radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism?
When should propranolol be tapered and discontinued in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
When should propranolol be tapered and discontinued in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is used for short-term treatment of hyperthyroidism to inhibit the release of thyroid hormones?
Which of the following is used for short-term treatment of hyperthyroidism to inhibit the release of thyroid hormones?
Which of the following is a common cause of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a common cause of hypothyroidism?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism?
What happens when thyroid hormone levels are too low?
What happens when thyroid hormone levels are too low?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
What can happen to menstrual periods in women with hypothyroidism?
What can happen to menstrual periods in women with hypothyroidism?
What is a potential effect of hypothyroidism on hair?
What is a potential effect of hypothyroidism on hair?
What is a possible effect of hypothyroidism on body weight?
What is a possible effect of hypothyroidism on body weight?
What is a symptom commonly associated with hypothyroidism?
What is a symptom commonly associated with hypothyroidism?
What can happen to the heart rate in hypothyroidism?
What can happen to the heart rate in hypothyroidism?
What is a potential effect of hypothyroidism on the face?
What is a potential effect of hypothyroidism on the face?
What is the primary goal of managing Graves’ disease?
What is the primary goal of managing Graves’ disease?
How is thyrotoxicosis typically diagnosed?
How is thyrotoxicosis typically diagnosed?
What is a potential consequence of thyroiditis?
What is a potential consequence of thyroiditis?
What is the most widely used treatment for hyperthyroidism in the United States?
What is the most widely used treatment for hyperthyroidism in the United States?
What is a significant risk associated with surgical removal of the thyroid for treating hyperthyroidism?
What is a significant risk associated with surgical removal of the thyroid for treating hyperthyroidism?
Which medication is used alone to treat hyperthyroidism, as part of the preoperative preparation for thyroidectomy, and in the treatment of thyroid storm?
Which medication is used alone to treat hyperthyroidism, as part of the preoperative preparation for thyroidectomy, and in the treatment of thyroid storm?
What has the FDA issued a BLACK BOX WARNING for regarding propylthiouracil?
What has the FDA issued a BLACK BOX WARNING for regarding propylthiouracil?
What is the principal test for monitoring thyroid function after radioactive iodine treatment?
What is the principal test for monitoring thyroid function after radioactive iodine treatment?
When is propylthiouracil contraindicated?
When is propylthiouracil contraindicated?
What is the traditional treatment for the common forms of hyperthyroidism?
What is the traditional treatment for the common forms of hyperthyroidism?
What is the main treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is the main treatment for hypothyroidism?
Which condition can lead to hypothyroidism?
Which condition can lead to hypothyroidism?
What is the lifelong replacement therapy for hypothyroidism?
What is the lifelong replacement therapy for hypothyroidism?
What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
What is the purpose of levothyroxine therapy?
What is the purpose of levothyroxine therapy?
What is the risk associated with opioid analgesics and sedating drugs for people with hypothyroidism?
What is the risk associated with opioid analgesics and sedating drugs for people with hypothyroidism?
What is the goal of levothyroxine therapy?
What is the goal of levothyroxine therapy?
What is the preferred method for diagnosing hyperthyroidism?
What is the preferred method for diagnosing hyperthyroidism?
What is the recommended way to take levothyroxine?
What is the recommended way to take levothyroxine?
What is the risk associated with radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What is the risk associated with radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism?
Study Notes
Treating Hyperthyroidism with Propylthiouracil
- Therapeutic effects of propylthiouracil may take 1 to 2 weeks to become apparent, but achieving a euthyroid state could take 6 to 8 weeks.
- Adverse effects should be monitored, including heart rate, peripheral pulses, lung sounds, heart sounds, speech, emotional status, rest periods, weight, constipation, skin changes, CNS depression, gastric irritation, fever, sore throat, and white blood count for leukopenia.
- Patients should be educated about the signs and symptoms of acute liver failure and seek immediate medical treatment if these symptoms occur.
- Patient teaching guidelines for propylthiouracil include periodic tests of thyroid and liver function, avoiding seafood or iodized salt, taking the drug at regular intervals, reporting adverse effects, consulting a healthcare provider before taking over-the-counter drugs, monitoring pulse and weight, and seeking medical attention for rash symptoms.
- Methimazole is similar to propylthiouracil and should be used cautiously by women of childbearing age due to the risk of fetal abnormalities during the first trimester.
- Strong iodine solution and saturated solution of potassium iodide are short-term treatments for hyperthyroidism, used to inhibit the release of thyroid hormones.
- Sodium iodide 131I is a radioactive isotope used for diagnostic tests of thyroid function and therapeutic treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.
- Disadvantages of using radioactive iodine therapy include the development of hypothyroidism and delayed therapeutic benefits.
- Propranolol is recommended for all patients with symptomatic hyperthyroidism, particularly in older adults with resting heart rates over 90 beats/min or with a history of cardiovascular conditions.
- Propranolol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors to control symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as tachycardia, palpitations, excessive sweating, tremors, and nervousness.
- Propranolol is useful for controlling symptoms during the delayed response to thioamide drugs and radioactive iodine, before thyroidectomy, and in treating thyrotoxic crisis.
- Propranolol should be tapered and discontinued when patients become euthyroid and definitive treatment has controlled hyperthyroid symptoms.
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Hypothyroidism can be caused by Hashimoto’s disease, congenital hypothyroidism, surgical removal of the thyroid, radiation treatment, and certain medications.
- Symptoms of hypothyroidism develop slowly and can go unnoticed for months or years.
- There is no cure for hypothyroidism, and most patients have it for life, but some exceptions exist, such as viral thyroiditis or thyroiditis after pregnancy.
- Hypothyroidism is treated by replacing the hormone the thyroid can no longer make, typically with synthetic thyroxine pills.
- Certain medications and conditions, such as amiodarone, interferon alpha, lithium, and iodine levels, can lead to hypothyroidism.
- Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid can result in hypothyroidism, and radiation treatment for hyperthyroidism often leads to hypothyroidism.
- Treatment for hypothyroidism involves the administration of synthetic thyroxine, such as levothyroxine, which should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Levothyroxine therapy is for life and requires routine laboratory testing to review thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
- Levothyroxine rarely causes adverse effects when administered at appropriate doses.
- Replacement therapy for hypothyroidism is lifelong, and no clear-cut guidelines exist regarding duration of antithyroid drug therapy.
- People with hypothyroidism are at risk of respiratory depression and myxedema coma with opioid analgesics and sedating drugs.
- Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed through blood tests measuring thyroid hormone and TSH levels, and symptoms include heat intolerance, palpitations, anxiety, fatigue, weight loss, and irregular menses in women.
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Test your knowledge on the treatment of hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil and related medications. This quiz covers therapeutic effects, adverse effects monitoring, patient teaching guidelines, and other treatment options for hyperthyroidism management.
