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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?
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?
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?
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?
What follows transient thyrotoxicosis in subacute thyroiditis?
How long does it take for normal thyroid function to return in most patients after hypothyroidism in subacute thyroiditis?
How long does it take for normal thyroid function to return in most patients after hypothyroidism in subacute thyroiditis?
What is the initial assessment method to evaluate the adequacy of thyroxine therapy in primary hypothyroidism patients?
What is the initial assessment method to evaluate the adequacy of thyroxine therapy in primary hypothyroidism patients?
In the treatment of myxedema coma, some experts advocate the coadministration of which hormone in divided doses?
In the treatment of myxedema coma, some experts advocate the coadministration of which hormone in divided doses?
How should hypothermia be managed to reduce the risk of circulatory collapse in patients with hypothyroidism?
How should hypothermia be managed to reduce the risk of circulatory collapse in patients with hypothyroidism?
'Hypothyroidism then ensues for about one month' after which condition resolves spontaneously?
'Hypothyroidism then ensues for about one month' after which condition resolves spontaneously?
'Some experts advocate coadministration of triiodothyronine' to compensate for what conversion impairment in primary hypothyroidism?
'Some experts advocate coadministration of triiodothyronine' to compensate for what conversion impairment in primary hypothyroidism?
