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What is the initial preferred starting dose of levothyroxine for treating hypothyroidism in elderly individuals?
What is the initial preferred starting dose of levothyroxine for treating hypothyroidism in elderly individuals?
- 150 µg daily
- 50-100 µg daily
- 25 µg daily (correct)
- 200 µg daily
Which of the following is a cause of primary hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a cause of primary hypothyroidism?
- Low titer of antibodies against thyroperoxidase (TPO)
- Decreased T4 and T3 levels
- Autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland (correct)
- Excessive TSH secretion by the pituitary gland
Which antibodies are found in high titers in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and atrophic thyroiditis?
Which antibodies are found in high titers in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and atrophic thyroiditis?
- Antithyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies (correct)
- Antithyroglobulin antibodies
- Antithyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) antibodies
- Antithyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) antibodies
What is the physiological function of thyroxine (T4) hormone?
What is the physiological function of thyroxine (T4) hormone?
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What is the term for a state of excessive thyroid hormone due to hyperfunction of the thyroid gland?
What is the term for a state of excessive thyroid hormone due to hyperfunction of the thyroid gland?
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