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Which term refers to the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in subcutaneous and other interstitial tissues?

  • Bradycardia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Neonatal hypothyroidism
  • Myxedema (correct)

    • What are the presenting clinical manifestations in adults with hypothyroidism primarily related to?

  • Cardiovascular collapse
  • Decrease in metabolism (correct)
  • Changes in menstrual cycle
  • Thickened skin

    • What is a characteristic clinical manifestation in women with hypothyroidism?

  • Hypothermia
  • Changes in menstrual cycle (correct)
  • Bradycardia
  • Thickened skin

    • What is a consequence of severe hypothyroidism?

    <p>Elevated serum cholesterol level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is myxedema coma?

    <p>A rare life-threatening condition of severe hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of myxedema coma?

    <p>Hypothermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of myxedema coma?

    <p>Hyponatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mortality rate despite treatment for myxedema coma?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may precipitate myxedema coma?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of severe hypothyroidism related to the heart?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may patients with unrecognized hypothyroidism undergoing surgery be at increased risk for?

    <p>Intraoperative hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of severe hypothyroidism related to the respiratory system?

    <p>Inadequate ventilation and sleep apnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?

    <p>Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto disease)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is myxedema?

    <p>Severe deficiency of thyroid hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of hypothyroidism?

    <p>Primary or thyroidal hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a pituitary disorder?

    <p>Secondary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a disorder of the hypothalamus?

    <p>Central hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thyroid deficiency on body functions?

    <p>Affects all body functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended testing for all patients who receive radiation therapy to the neck?

    <p>Thyroid function testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may follow symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Symptoms of hypothyroidism and myxedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from inadequate secretion of TSH due to decreased stimulation of TRH?

    <p>Tertiary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from failure of the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, or both?

    <p>Central hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from entirely a pituitary disorder?

    <p>Secondary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from thyroid gland dysfunction?

    <p>Primary or thyroidal hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism caused by a disorder of the hypothalamus?

    <p>Tertiary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults?

    <p>Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto disease)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from entirely a pituitary disorder?

    <p>Secondary hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from failure of the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, or both?

    <p>Central hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for hypothyroidism resulting from thyroid gland dysfunction?

    <p>Thyroidal hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic clinical manifestation of severe hypothyroidism?

    <p>Thickened skin due to accumulation of mucopolysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is myxedema coma primarily characterized by?

    <p>Hypothermia and unconsciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of myxedema coma related to the respiratory system?

    <p>Hypoventilation and carbon dioxide retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic effect of thyroid deficiency on body temperature in severe hypothyroidism?

    <p>Subnormal body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of myxedema coma?

    <p>Undiagnosed hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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