Thyroid Disorder Diagnosis
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What is a possible symptom of untreated hyperthyroidism?

  • Weight gain
  • Rapid hair growth
  • Delirium (correct)
  • Severe joint pain
  • What is a characteristic of the thyroid gland in hyperthyroidism?

  • Small and hard
  • Small and painful
  • Enlarged and firm
  • Soft and pulsating (correct)
  • What is a primary laboratory finding in diagnosing hyperthyroidism?

  • Decreased free thyroxine levels
  • Elevated TSH levels
  • Decreased TSH levels and elevated free thyroxine levels (correct)
  • Increased total T3 levels
  • What medication may be prescribed to prepare a patient for surgery in hyperthyroidism?

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

    What is a possible effect of the thyroid gland on the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Cardiac overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a primary symptom of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Severe headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type and cause of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Graves’ disease or exophthalmic or toxic diffuse goiter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cardiovascular effect of hyperthyroidism?

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

    What is a classic finding in Graves’ disease?

    <p>Bulging eyes (exophthalmos)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common gastrointestinal symptom of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Increased stool frequency with diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause a person to form antibodies against thyroid cells?

    <p>Autoimmune origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential effect of excess circulating thyroid hormone on the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Cessation of menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?

    <p>Control of energy metabolism and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hyperthyroidism characterized by?

    <p>Overproduction of T3 and T4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of hyperthyroidism in women compared to men?

    <p>Women are eight times as likely to be affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of hyperthyroidism among endocrine disorders?

    <p>Second most prevalent endocrine disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the thyroid gland?

    <p>In the lower part of the neck, in front of the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

    <p>T3 and T4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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