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Which of the following is the best biomarker of thyroid status?
Which of the following is the best biomarker of thyroid status?
- TRAB
- Anti-TPO AB
- Thyroid autoantibodies
- TSH receptor autoantibody TSH (correct)
Which type of thyroid autoantibody stimulates the TSH receptor?
Which type of thyroid autoantibody stimulates the TSH receptor?
- TRAB
- Destructive
- Stimulatory (correct)
- Anti-TPO AB
What are the symptoms of severe hypothyroidism?
What are the symptoms of severe hypothyroidism?
- Lethargy
- Mild weight gain
- Cold intolerance
- All of the above (correct)
What are the signs of severe hypothyroidism?
What are the signs of severe hypothyroidism?
What is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism?
What is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism?
What are the causes of secondary hypothyroidism?
What are the causes of secondary hypothyroidism?
Which one of the following is NOT an association with autoimmune thyroid disease?
Which one of the following is NOT an association with autoimmune thyroid disease?
Which medication inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion?
Which medication inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion?
What is the recommended frequency for thyroid function tests in patients taking Amiodarone?
What is the recommended frequency for thyroid function tests in patients taking Amiodarone?
What is the next step in the management of a thyroid nodule in a euthyroid patient?
What is the next step in the management of a thyroid nodule in a euthyroid patient?
What percentage of thyroid nodules are likely to be thyroid cancer?
What percentage of thyroid nodules are likely to be thyroid cancer?
What are the characteristic imaging features helpful in evaluating a thyroid nodule?
What are the characteristic imaging features helpful in evaluating a thyroid nodule?
Which of the following is a treatment option for Graves disease?
Which of the following is a treatment option for Graves disease?
What is the approximate long-term cure rate for Graves disease with medical therapy?
What is the approximate long-term cure rate for Graves disease with medical therapy?
What is the approximate risk of permanent hypothyroidism after radioiodine treatment for Graves disease?
What is the approximate risk of permanent hypothyroidism after radioiodine treatment for Graves disease?
What is the initial treatment for a toxic adenoma or toxic multinodular goitre?
What is the initial treatment for a toxic adenoma or toxic multinodular goitre?
What is the main purpose of surgical decompression in the treatment of thyroid eye disease?
What is the main purpose of surgical decompression in the treatment of thyroid eye disease?
What are the common features of thyroid storm?
What are the common features of thyroid storm?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with thyrotoxicosis?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with thyrotoxicosis?
Which of the following is a sign of thyroid eye disease?
Which of the following is a sign of thyroid eye disease?
Which of the following is a cause of thyrotoxicosis?
Which of the following is a cause of thyrotoxicosis?
Which of the following is NOT a helpful diagnostic feature for identifying Graves disease?
Which of the following is NOT a helpful diagnostic feature for identifying Graves disease?
What is the interpretation of the following thyroid function test results: TSH < 0.1 miu/l, FT4 30 pmol/l, FT3 10 pmol/l?
What is the interpretation of the following thyroid function test results: TSH < 0.1 miu/l, FT4 30 pmol/l, FT3 10 pmol/l?
What drives the system in hyperthyroidism?
What drives the system in hyperthyroidism?
Which one of these is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Which one of these is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism?
What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism?
What does a goitre refer to?
What does a goitre refer to?
How is the thyroid gland examined?
How is the thyroid gland examined?
What are the normal ranges for thyroid function tests?
What are the normal ranges for thyroid function tests?
What is the purpose of thyroid function tests?
What is the purpose of thyroid function tests?
What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism?
What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism?
Which medications can cause hypothyroidism?
Which medications can cause hypothyroidism?
What is the typical starting dose of levothyroxine for hypothyroidism?
What is the typical starting dose of levothyroxine for hypothyroidism?
What is the purpose of thyroid function tests in the investigation of hypothyroidism?
What is the purpose of thyroid function tests in the investigation of hypothyroidism?
Which gland is responsible for producing mostly T4 and a bit of T3?
Which gland is responsible for producing mostly T4 and a bit of T3?
What is the purpose of the negative feedback loop in the thyroid system?
What is the purpose of the negative feedback loop in the thyroid system?
Which hormone is commonly measured in thyroid function tests as a biomarker of thyroid status?
Which hormone is commonly measured in thyroid function tests as a biomarker of thyroid status?
What do thyroid autoantibodies indicate in relation to thyroid disease?
What do thyroid autoantibodies indicate in relation to thyroid disease?
What is the purpose of the lectures in this module?
What is the purpose of the lectures in this module?
What will be covered in the session about thyroid disease?
What will be covered in the session about thyroid disease?
What is the main focus of the lectures on thyroid disease?
What is the main focus of the lectures on thyroid disease?
What is the recommended approach for asking questions during the lectures?
What is the recommended approach for asking questions during the lectures?
Which of the following best describes primary hypothyroidism?
Which of the following best describes primary hypothyroidism?
What does the term 'goitre' indicate?
What does the term 'goitre' indicate?
How should the structure and function of a gland be viewed?
How should the structure and function of a gland be viewed?
What is the purpose of checking for regional lymphadenopathy when examining the thyroid gland?
What is the purpose of checking for regional lymphadenopathy when examining the thyroid gland?
Which term is used to describe the inflammation of the thyroid gland in autoimmune hypothyroidism?
Which term is used to describe the inflammation of the thyroid gland in autoimmune hypothyroidism?
Which symptom is NOT associated with hypothyroidism?
Which symptom is NOT associated with hypothyroidism?
Which therapy is not considered standard treatment for hypothyroidism?
Which therapy is not considered standard treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is the main purpose of thyroid function tests in evaluating thyroid function?
What is the main purpose of thyroid function tests in evaluating thyroid function?
Which of the following is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism in the UK?
Which of the following is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism in the UK?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the main difference between thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies and thyroid stimulating antibodies (TSAs)?
What is the main difference between thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies and thyroid stimulating antibodies (TSAs)?
What is the likelihood of developing mixed oedema coma in cases of mild or transient hypothyroidism?
What is the likelihood of developing mixed oedema coma in cases of mild or transient hypothyroidism?
What is the difference between symptoms and signs in medical terms?
What is the difference between symptoms and signs in medical terms?
What are some signs of hyperthyroidism that can be observed during a physical examination?
What are some signs of hyperthyroidism that can be observed during a physical examination?
What is a goitre and how can it be assessed during a physical examination?
What is a goitre and how can it be assessed during a physical examination?
What is a common sign of Graves disease that can be observed during a physical examination?
What is a common sign of Graves disease that can be observed during a physical examination?
What does it mean if a patient's goitre has a bruit?
What does it mean if a patient's goitre has a bruit?
What is the relationship between symptoms and signs when diagnosing a patient?
What is the relationship between symptoms and signs when diagnosing a patient?
