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What is hypothyroidism?
What is hypothyroidism?
- A normal functioning thyroid gland
- An underactive thyroid gland (correct)
- An overactive thyroid gland
- A thyroid gland affected by diabetes
Which of the following is a common cause of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a common cause of hypothyroidism?
- Autoimmune disease like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (correct)
- Excessive thyroid hormone production
- Overactive thyroid gland
- Increased thyroid hormone levels
What happens when thyroid hormone levels are too low?
What happens when thyroid hormone levels are too low?
- Body's processes speed up
- Body's cells get enough thyroid hormone
- Body's processes slow down (correct)
- Body's temperature regulation improves
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism related to the skin?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism related to the skin?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism related to menstruation?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism related to menstruation?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism related to mental health?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism related to mental health?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism related to the thyroid gland?
What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism related to the thyroid gland?
What is the effect of hypothyroidism on body temperature regulation?
What is the effect of hypothyroidism on body temperature regulation?
What do common symptoms of hypothyroidism like fatigue and weight gain indicate?
What do common symptoms of hypothyroidism like fatigue and weight gain indicate?
What are some causes of hypothyroidism?
What are some causes of hypothyroidism?
How is hypothyroidism treated?
How is hypothyroidism treated?
What are symptoms of hypothyroidism?
What are symptoms of hypothyroidism?
How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?
How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is the effect of levothyroxine therapy?
What is the effect of levothyroxine therapy?
What can lead to hypothyroidism?
What can lead to hypothyroidism?
What are potential risks for people with hypothyroidism?
What are potential risks for people with hypothyroidism?
What is the duration of replacement therapy for hypothyroidism?
What is the duration of replacement therapy for hypothyroidism?
What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary goal of managing Graves’ disease?
What is the primary goal of managing Graves’ disease?
How is thyrotoxicosis diagnosed?
How is thyrotoxicosis diagnosed?
What is the permanent way to treat hyperthyroidism?
What is the permanent way to treat hyperthyroidism?
What is the function of beta-adrenergic blocking agents in hyperthyroidism?
What is the function of beta-adrenergic blocking agents in hyperthyroidism?
What is the BLACK BOX WARNING♦ for propylthiouracil?
What is the BLACK BOX WARNING♦ for propylthiouracil?
What is the role of nursing interventions in hyperthyroidism management?
What is the role of nursing interventions in hyperthyroidism management?
What is the effect of thyroiditis on the thyroid gland?
What is the effect of thyroiditis on the thyroid gland?
What is the most widely used treatment for hyperthyroidism in the United States?
What is the most widely used treatment for hyperthyroidism in the United States?
What is the consequence of thyroid destruction in thyroiditis?
What is the consequence of thyroid destruction in thyroiditis?
What is the role of antithyroid drugs in hyperthyroidism treatment?
What is the role of antithyroid drugs in hyperthyroidism treatment?
Which hormone is secreted by beta cells in the pancreas?
Which hormone is secreted by beta cells in the pancreas?
What is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations in the United States?
What is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations in the United States?
What is the economic cost of diabetes in the United States primarily attributed to?
What is the economic cost of diabetes in the United States primarily attributed to?
What is the hormone released by alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans when blood glucose levels decrease?
What is the hormone released by alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans when blood glucose levels decrease?
What is the age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes like among racial groups compared to Caucasians?
What is the age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes like among racial groups compared to Caucasians?
What is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States?
What is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States?
What do impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) refer to?
What do impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) refer to?
What is the primary hormone responsible for moving glucose from the blood into muscle, liver, and fat cells?
What is the primary hormone responsible for moving glucose from the blood into muscle, liver, and fat cells?
What is the primary classification of diabetes associated with other conditions or syndromes?
What is the primary classification of diabetes associated with other conditions or syndromes?
What is the role of glucagon in maintaining blood glucose levels?
What is the role of glucagon in maintaining blood glucose levels?
What is the effect of insulin on the breakdown of stored glucose, protein, and fat?
What is the effect of insulin on the breakdown of stored glucose, protein, and fat?
What is the primary cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in the United States?
What is the primary cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in the United States?
What is diabetes characterized by?
What is diabetes characterized by?
What is required for the care of patients with diabetes?
What is required for the care of patients with diabetes?
What is the estimated number of adults in the United States with diabetes?
What is the estimated number of adults in the United States with diabetes?
What is the trend for the number of adults with diabetes in the United States by 2050?
What is the trend for the number of adults with diabetes in the United States by 2050?
What percentage of adults had diabetes in 2018, reaching 28.3% for those age 65 years or older?
What percentage of adults had diabetes in 2018, reaching 28.3% for those age 65 years or older?
What is the estimated percentage of U.S. adults with prediabetes?
What is the estimated percentage of U.S. adults with prediabetes?
What is the annual increase in the number of people older than 20 years newly diagnosed with diabetes?
What is the annual increase in the number of people older than 20 years newly diagnosed with diabetes?
What is the primary focus of this module?
What is the primary focus of this module?
What is the dynamic field with constant advances in technology, research, and medications that can improve the life and well-being of people with diabetes?
What is the dynamic field with constant advances in technology, research, and medications that can improve the life and well-being of people with diabetes?
Who cares for patients with diabetes in all settings?
Who cares for patients with diabetes in all settings?
What is the rate of undiagnosed cases among the estimated number of adults in the United States with diabetes?
What is the rate of undiagnosed cases among the estimated number of adults in the United States with diabetes?
What is the consequence of defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both in diabetes?
What is the consequence of defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both in diabetes?
Study Notes
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Hypothyroidism can be caused by Hashimoto’s disease, congenital hypothyroidism, surgical removal of the thyroid, radiation treatment, and certain medications.
- Symptoms of hypothyroidism develop slowly and can go unnoticed for months or years.
- There is no cure for hypothyroidism, and most patients have it for life, but some exceptions exist, such as viral thyroiditis or thyroiditis after pregnancy.
- Hypothyroidism is treated by replacing the hormone the thyroid can no longer make, typically with synthetic thyroxine pills.
- Certain medications and conditions, such as amiodarone, interferon alpha, lithium, and iodine levels, can lead to hypothyroidism.
- Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid can result in hypothyroidism, and radiation treatment for hyperthyroidism often leads to hypothyroidism.
- Treatment for hypothyroidism involves the administration of synthetic thyroxine, such as levothyroxine, which should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Levothyroxine therapy is for life and requires routine laboratory testing to review thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
- Levothyroxine rarely causes adverse effects when administered at appropriate doses.
- Replacement therapy for hypothyroidism is lifelong, and no clear-cut guidelines exist regarding duration of antithyroid drug therapy.
- People with hypothyroidism are at risk of respiratory depression and myxedema coma with opioid analgesics and sedating drugs.
- Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed through blood tests measuring thyroid hormone and TSH levels, and symptoms include heat intolerance, palpitations, anxiety, fatigue, weight loss, and irregular menses in women.
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Test your knowledge of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism with this quiz on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of these common thyroid conditions. Learn about the symptoms, medication, and potential complications associated with both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
