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What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?

  • Thyroidectomy
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis (correct)
  • Radioactive iodine exposure
  • Pituitary gland failure

    • What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from failure of the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, or both?

  • Pituitary hypothyroidism
  • Tertiary hypothyroidism
  • Secondary hypothyroidism
  • Central hypothyroidism (correct)

    • What is the severe form of hypothyroidism known as?

  • Thyroidectomy
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Myxedema (correct)

    • What is the recommended testing for all patients who receive radiation therapy to the neck?

    <p>Thyroid function testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Tertiary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of hypothyroidism among patients?

    <p>Primary or thyroidal hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism caused entirely by a pituitary disorder?

    <p>Secondary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Tertiary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism caused entirely by a pituitary disorder?

    <p>Secondary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from failure of the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, or both?

    <p>Central hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the severe form of hypothyroidism known as?

    <p>Myxedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended testing for all patients who receive radiation therapy to the neck?

    <p>Thyroid function testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of severe hypothyroidism?

    <p>Complaints of fatigue and lethargy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is myxedema coma?

    <p>A rare life-threatening condition and a decompensated state of severe hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in subcutaneous and other interstitial tissues?

    <p>Myxedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mortality rate for myxedema coma despite treatment?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender is myxedema coma most likely to affect?

    <p>Older women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cardiovascular-related manifestations are associated with hypothyroidism?

    <p>Bradycardia and changes in electrical conduction of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic change in the skin due to severe hypothyroidism?

    <p>The skin becomes thickened due to an accumulation of mucopolysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of severe hypothyroidism on body temperature?

    <p>Subnormal body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cognitive change characteristic of advanced hypothyroidism?

    <p>Personality and cognitive changes characteristic of dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential respiratory complication associated with severe hypothyroidism?

    <p>Inadequate ventilation and sleep apnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of severe hypothyroidism on serum cholesterol level?

    <p>Elevated serum cholesterol level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the decrease in metabolism resulting from the decrease in thyroid function?

    <p>Hypometabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Causes and Types of Hypothyroidism

    • The most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults is autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease).
    • Central hypothyroidism is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from failure of the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, or both.
    • Secondary hypothyroidism is the term for hypothyroidism caused entirely by a pituitary disorder.
    • Tertiary hypothyroidism is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a disorder of the hypothalamus resulting in inadequate secretion of TSH due to decreased stimulation of TRH.

    Severe Form of Hypothyroidism

    • Myxedema coma is the severe form of hypothyroidism known as.
    • Myxedema coma is a life-threatening condition with a mortality rate of 20-40% despite treatment.
    • Myxedema is the term used to describe the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in subcutaneous and other interstitial tissues.

    Clinical Manifestations of Hypothyroidism

    • Cardiovascular-related manifestations associated with hypothyroidism include bradycardia, decreased cardiac output, and increased peripheral vascular resistance.
    • A characteristic change in the skin due to severe hypothyroidism is dry, thick, and scaly skin.
    • The effect of severe hypothyroidism on body temperature is hypothermia.
    • A potential cognitive change characteristic of advanced hypothyroidism is dementia.
    • A potential respiratory complication associated with severe hypothyroidism is respiratory failure.
    • The effect of severe hypothyroidism on serum cholesterol level is elevated levels.
    • The term used to describe the decrease in metabolism resulting from the decrease in thyroid function is hypometabolism.

    Testing and Risk Factors

    • The recommended testing for all patients who receive radiation therapy to the neck is regular thyroid function tests.
    • Women are more likely to be affected by myxedema coma than men.

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    Test your knowledge about hypothyroidism with this quiz. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this condition that affects the thyroid gland and can impact various body functions.

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