17 Questions
What is the mechanism of action of beta blockers in the treatment of thyroid conditions?
Inhibition of adrenoreceptors
Which medication is commonly used for radioactive destruction of thyroid parenchyma?
Radioactive iodine (131I)
What is the function of Lugol's solution in the treatment of thyroid conditions?
Reduce gland size and vascularity
Which substance inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3 in the body?
Propranolol
What is the generic name for Inderal, a beta blocker used in thyroid treatment?
Propranolol
Which treatment involves radiation destruction of thyroid tissue?
Radioactive iodine (131I) therapy
What is the primary pharmacological action of radioactive iodine (131I) in treating thyroid conditions?
Causing destruction of thyroid parenchyma
What is the primary mechanism of action of propranolol (Inderal) in the treatment of thyroid conditions?
Inhibition of β-adrenoreceptors
Which treatment modality is described as involving the 'radiation destruction of thyroid parenchyma'?
Radioactive iodine (131I) sodium
Which substance is commonly used to reduce the size and vascularity of the thyroid gland?
Lugol's solution
Which medication class is known to inhibit the conversion of T4 (thyroxine) to T3 (triiodothyronine)?
Beta blockers
What is the primary pharmacological action of potassium iodide in the treatment of thyroid conditions?
Inhibition of thyroid hormone synthesis
Which treatment modality is associated with the destruction of thyroid tissue through radiation?
Radioactive iodine (131I) sodium
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta blockers in the management of hyperthyroidism?
Inhibition of β-adrenoreceptors
Which substance is commonly used to reduce the size and vascularity of the thyroid gland, as well as inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis?
Lugol's solution
Which medication class is known to inhibit the conversion of T4 (thyroxine) to T3 (triiodothyronine), thereby reducing the effects of excessive thyroid hormones?
Beta blockers
Which treatment modality is associated with the destruction of thyroid tissue through radiation, and is often referred to as 'RAI'?
Radioactive iodine (131I) sodium
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