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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?

Propylthiouracil (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cardiac overload (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a primary symptom of hyperthyroidism?

Severe headache (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type and cause of hyperthyroidism?

Graves’ disease or exophthalmic or toxic diffuse goiter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cardiovascular effect of hyperthyroidism?

Arrhythmias (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a classic finding in Graves’ disease?

Bulging eyes (exophthalmos) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common gastrointestinal symptom of hyperthyroidism?

Increased stool frequency with diarrhea (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Autoimmune origin (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cessation of menstruation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?

Control of energy metabolism and growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperthyroidism characterized by?

Overproduction of T3 and T4 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Women are eight times as likely to be affected (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ranking of hyperthyroidism among endocrine disorders?

Second most prevalent endocrine disorder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the thyroid gland?

In the lower part of the neck, in front of the trachea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

T3 and T4 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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