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What is the initial screening test for thyroid dysfunction?
What is the initial screening test for thyroid dysfunction?
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels (correct)
- Thyroxine (T4) levels
- Thyroid Receptor Antibodies (TRAbs) levels
- Triiodothyronine (T3) levels
Which laboratory test is most appropriate for monitoring AF's thyroid function and response to levothyroxine therapy?
Which laboratory test is most appropriate for monitoring AF's thyroid function and response to levothyroxine therapy?
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels (correct)
- Triiodothyronine (T3) levels
- Thyroxine (T4) levels
- Thyroid Receptor Antibodies (TRAbs) levels
What is the primary goal of levothyroxine therapy in adults with hypothyroidism?
What is the primary goal of levothyroxine therapy in adults with hypothyroidism?
- To reduce thyroid hormone production
- To stimulate thyroid hormone production
- To diagnose thyroid dysfunction
- To normalize thyroid hormone levels (correct)
What is the role of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in thyroid hormone regulation?
What is the role of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in thyroid hormone regulation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of primary hypothyroidism in adults?
Which of the following is a characteristic of primary hypothyroidism in adults?
What is the purpose of gathering T3 and T4 levels in addition to TSH levels?
What is the purpose of gathering T3 and T4 levels in addition to TSH levels?
What is the primary laboratory test used to monitor thyroid function after initiating levothyroxine therapy?
What is the primary laboratory test used to monitor thyroid function after initiating levothyroxine therapy?
What is the goal of treatment for hypothyroidism in adults?
What is the goal of treatment for hypothyroidism in adults?
Which of the following is a common laboratory test used to diagnose thyroid dysfunction?
Which of the following is a common laboratory test used to diagnose thyroid dysfunction?
What is the role of levothyroxine therapy in the treatment of hypothyroidism?
What is the role of levothyroxine therapy in the treatment of hypothyroidism?
