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What term is used to describe the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in subcutaneous and other interstitial tissues?
What term is used to describe the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in subcutaneous and other interstitial tissues?
- Myxedema (correct)
- Hypothyroidism
- Bradycardia
- Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the decrease in metabolism resulting from the decrease in thyroid function?
What is the term for the decrease in metabolism resulting from the decrease in thyroid function?
- Atherosclerosis
- Bradycardia
- Hypothyroidism (correct)
- Myxedema
What is a common complaint of patients with hypothyroidism related to their skin?
What is a common complaint of patients with hypothyroidism related to their skin?
- Redness
- Excessive sweating
- Dry skin (correct)
- Itching
Which manifestation is related to cardiovascular changes in hypothyroidism?
Which manifestation is related to cardiovascular changes in hypothyroidism?
What is a characteristic of severe hypothyroidism?
What is a characteristic of severe hypothyroidism?
What is a risk associated with unrecognized hypothyroidism during surgery?
What is a risk associated with unrecognized hypothyroidism during surgery?
What condition is a decompensated state of severe hypothyroidism?
What condition is a decompensated state of severe hypothyroidism?
What is a characteristic of myxedema coma?
What is a characteristic of myxedema coma?
What may precipitate myxedema coma?
What may precipitate myxedema coma?
What is a potential consequence of myxedema coma?
What is a potential consequence of myxedema coma?
What is the mortality rate despite treatment for myxedema coma?
What is the mortality rate despite treatment for myxedema coma?
What is a potential effect of severe hypothyroidism on the respiratory system?
What is a potential effect of severe hypothyroidism on the respiratory system?
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?
What is the severe deficiency of hypothyroidism referred to as?
What is the severe deficiency of hypothyroidism referred to as?
What is the recommended testing for all patients who receive radiation therapy to the neck?
What is the recommended testing for all patients who receive radiation therapy to the neck?
What type of hypothyroidism refers to dysfunction of the thyroid gland itself?
What type of hypothyroidism refers to dysfunction of the thyroid gland itself?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by failure of the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus, or both?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by failure of the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus, or both?
What is the cause of hypothyroidism referred to as if it is entirely a pituitary disorder?
What is the cause of hypothyroidism referred to as if it is entirely a pituitary disorder?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a disorder of the hypothalamus resulting in inadequate secretion of TSH due to decreased stimulation of TRH?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a disorder of the hypothalamus resulting in inadequate secretion of TSH due to decreased stimulation of TRH?
What is the term for surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland?
What is the term for surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland?
What is the most correct term for hypothyroidism caused by a pituitary disorder?
What is the most correct term for hypothyroidism caused by a pituitary disorder?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a disorder of the hypothalamus?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a disorder of the hypothalamus?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by decreased stimulation of TRH?
What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by decreased stimulation of TRH?
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in patients with previous hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in patients with previous hyperthyroidism?
