10 Questions
What is the life-threatening condition characterized by hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension, altered mental status, and multisystem organ failure in severe hypothyroidism?
Myxedema coma
What is the recommended treatment for myxedema coma?
Thyroxine
Which virus has been implicated in causing subacute thyroiditis?
Epstein-Barr virus
What follows transient thyrotoxicosis in subacute thyroiditis?
Hypothyroidism
How long does it take for normal thyroid function to return in most patients after hypothyroidism in subacute thyroiditis?
2-8 weeks
What is the initial assessment method to evaluate the adequacy of thyroxine therapy in primary hypothyroidism patients?
TSH measurement 4-6 weeks after therapy initiation
In the treatment of myxedema coma, some experts advocate the coadministration of which hormone in divided doses?
Triiodothyronine
How should hypothermia be managed to reduce the risk of circulatory collapse in patients with hypothyroidism?
"Warming to reduce the risk of circulatory collapse"
'Hypothyroidism then ensues for about one month' after which condition resolves spontaneously?
'Normal thyroid function'
'Some experts advocate coadministration of triiodothyronine' to compensate for what conversion impairment in primary hypothyroidism?
"T4 to T3"
This quiz provides an overview of subacute thyroiditis, including its symptoms, treatment options, and potential complications. It emphasizes the use of high-dose aspirin, naproxen sodium, and glucocorticoid therapy in managing the condition. The text also mentions the transient nature of thyrotoxicosis followed by hypothyroidism in patients with subacute thyroiditis.
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