Levothyroxine Replacement Therapy

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What is the title of the article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2001?

Global iodine status in 2011 and trends over the past decade

Clinical practice. Subclinical hypothyroidism (correct)

Iodine status in pregnant women in the National Children's Study

The importance of iodine in public health

In which year was the article 'Global iodine status in 2011 and trends over the past decade' published?

2011

2015

2012 (correct)

2018

Who is the author of the article 'The importance of iodine in public health'?

KL Caldwell

JH Lazarus (correct)

MB Zimmermann

PN Taylor

What is the title of the article published in the journal Thyroid in 2013?

Iodine status in pregnant women in the National Children's Study and in U.S. women (15-44 years) Signup and view all the answers

When was the BMJ Best Practice topic last updated?

April 13, 2021 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the publisher of the BMJ Best Practice topic?

BMJ Publishing Group Ltd Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the article published in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology in 2018?

Global epidemiology of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume number of the Journal of Nutrition in which the article 'Global iodine status in 2011 and trends over the past decade' was published?

142 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication of levothyroxine treatment?

Over-replacement of thyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

During pregnancy, how often should thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) be measured in patients?

Every 4-6 weeks Signup and view all the answers

By how much might the dose of levothyroxine need to be increased during the first trimester of pregnancy?

25% to 30% Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can increase levothyroxine requirements due to malabsorption?

Coeliac disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk associated with over-replacement of thyroid hormone?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

What syndrome is mentioned as increasing levothyroxine requirements?

Nephrotic syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is levothyroxine used for?

Replacing thyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which condition necessitates measurement of TSH every 4-6 weeks in patients on levothyroxine?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare complication of untreated hypothyroidism in older patients with multiple co-morbidities?

myxedema coma Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is most likely to occur due to non-adherence to treatment?

resistant hypothyroidism Signup and view all the answers

Which of these complications is treated as a medical emergency and usually requires intensive care?

myxedema coma Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is noted to have a medium likelihood during pregnancy?

complications in pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is associated with high initial doses of levothyroxine in patients with coronary artery disease?

angina Signup and view all the answers

What long-term complication might result from over-treatment of hypothyroidism?

osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with an increased risk of complications in pregnancy?

sub-clinical hypothyroidism Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is most likely to be influenced by drug interactions?

resistant hypothyroidism Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for 4-digit numbers according to BMJ Best Practice Numeral Style?

Without a comma Signup and view all the answers

How should numbers of 5 or more digits be formatted?

With a comma Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct representation for numbers less than 1?

Using decimal points Signup and view all the answers

What is the formatting style for the number 1000?

1000 Signup and view all the answers

Which organization’s guidance is this numeral style aligned with?

International Bureau of Weights and Measures Service Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct phone number format for contacting BMJ support?

<ul> <li>44 207 111 1105</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the most recent version of BMJ Best Practice topics be found?

On the BMJ web version Signup and view all the answers

What is the last update date for the web version of the BMJ Best Practice topic mentioned?

April 13, 2021 Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for patients aged over 65 years with primary hypothyroidism?

A low starting dose of levothyroxine Signup and view all the answers

How often should levothyroxine be titrated in patients?