Subacute Thyroiditis Overview

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What is the life-threatening condition characterized by hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension, altered mental status, and multisystem organ failure in severe hypothyroidism?

  • Silent thyroiditis
  • Hyperthyroidism crisis
  • Myxedema coma (correct)
  • Thyrotoxicosis

What is the recommended treatment for myxedema coma?

  • Thyroxine (correct)
  • Corticosteroids
  • Beta-blockers
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs

Which virus has been implicated in causing subacute thyroiditis?

  • Influenza virus
  • Epstein-Barr virus (correct)
  • Zika virus
  • HIV

What follows transient thyrotoxicosis in subacute thyroiditis?

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

How long does it take for normal thyroid function to return in most patients after hypothyroidism in subacute thyroiditis?

<p>2-8 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial assessment method to evaluate the adequacy of thyroxine therapy in primary hypothyroidism patients?

<p>TSH measurement 4-6 weeks after therapy initiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the treatment of myxedema coma, some experts advocate the coadministration of which hormone in divided doses?

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

How should hypothermia be managed to reduce the risk of circulatory collapse in patients with hypothyroidism?

<p>&quot;Warming to reduce the risk of circulatory collapse&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Hypothyroidism then ensues for about one month' after which condition resolves spontaneously?

<p>'Normal thyroid function' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Some experts advocate coadministration of triiodothyronine' to compensate for what conversion impairment in primary hypothyroidism?

<p>&quot;T4 to T3&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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