Interpretation of Plasma Proteins and Lipid Profile
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What is the recommended time to wait after a change in thyroid hormone replacement before repeating blood tests?

  • 2 months (correct)
  • 1 month
  • 2 weeks
  • 1 week

What is the primary purpose of measuring TSH levels in thyroid function tests?

  • To diagnose primary hypothyroidism (correct)
  • To monitor biotin therapy
  • To detect thyroid hormone replacement
  • To diagnose hyperthyroidism

What is the significance of a low TSH level in thyroid function tests?

  • Pituitary gland abnormality
  • Hyperthyroidism (correct)
  • Thyroid hormone replacement
  • Primary hypothyroidism

Why is it necessary to wait at least 8 hours after the last dose of high-dose biotin therapy before collecting a blood sample?

<p>To avoid interference with thyroid function tests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare cause of increased TSH concentrations?

<p>Pituitary gland tumor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following thyroid function tests is usually ordered together with TSH?

<p>T4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a high TSH level in thyroid function tests?

<p>Primary hypothyroidism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an overactive thyroid gland producing too much thyroid hormone?

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

What is the term for an underactive thyroid gland producing too little thyroid hormone?

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

What is the purpose of thyroid function tests?

<p>To diagnose thyroid disorders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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