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What is the peak effect time for T3 compared to T4?
What is the peak effect time for T3 compared to T4?
- 24-48 hours for T3 and 6-8 hours for T4
- 12-18 hours for both T3 and T4
- The peak effect time is the same for both T3 and T4
- 6-8 hours for T3 and 24-48 hours for T4 (correct)
Which hormone is considered to be more active in vitro?
Which hormone is considered to be more active in vitro?
- T4
- T3 (correct)
- Neither T3 nor T4
- Both T3 and T4
Which hormone binds more tightly to plasma proteins?
Which hormone binds more tightly to plasma proteins?
- Both T3 and T4 bind equally tightly
- T3
- Neither T3 nor T4 bind tightly
- T4 (correct)
What percentage of T3 is produced by the thyroid gland?
What percentage of T3 is produced by the thyroid gland?
Which thyroid hormone is considered to be four times more potent than the other?
Which thyroid hormone is considered to be four times more potent than the other?
What is the primary use of Levothyroxine sodium (T4)?
What is the primary use of Levothyroxine sodium (T4)?
What is the advantage of levothyroxine in terms of dosing frequency?
What is the advantage of levothyroxine in terms of dosing frequency?
Why is liothyronine not recommended for routine replacement therapy?
Why is liothyronine not recommended for routine replacement therapy?
What is the primary reason for avoiding liothyronine in patients with cardiac disease?
What is the primary reason for avoiding liothyronine in patients with cardiac disease?
What is the clinical use of liotrix in treating hypothyroidism?
What is the clinical use of liotrix in treating hypothyroidism?
Which type of reaction can result from an overuse of thyroxine?
Which type of reaction can result from an overuse of thyroxine?
How do anti-thyroid drugs treat hyperthyroidism?
How do anti-thyroid drugs treat hyperthyroidism?
What is the most likely cause of SJ's dry skin, coarse and brittle hair, and lack of energy?
What is the most likely cause of SJ's dry skin, coarse and brittle hair, and lack of energy?
What screening test is recommended to diagnose hypothyroidism in patients with SJ's symptoms?
What screening test is recommended to diagnose hypothyroidism in patients with SJ's symptoms?
What is the definition of subclinical hypothyroidism based on the information provided?
What is the definition of subclinical hypothyroidism based on the information provided?
Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as an indication for screening for thyroid disease?
Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as an indication for screening for thyroid disease?
What laboratory finding, in addition to the elevated TSH, confirms the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease) in SJ's case?
What laboratory finding, in addition to the elevated TSH, confirms the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease) in SJ's case?
What is the initial treatment for SJ's subclinical hypothyroidism?
What is the initial treatment for SJ's subclinical hypothyroidism?
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
Which of the following is NOT a dietary source of iodide?
Which of the following is NOT a dietary source of iodide?
What is the recommended daily iodine requirement for pregnant and lactating women?
What is the recommended daily iodine requirement for pregnant and lactating women?
Which of the following statements about iodine and iodide is correct?
Which of the following statements about iodine and iodide is correct?
What is the approximate total body content of iodine in an adult?
What is the approximate total body content of iodine in an adult?
Which of the following steps is NOT involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones?
Which of the following steps is NOT involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones?
Which medication is considered the drug of choice for managing thyrotoxicosis?
Which medication is considered the drug of choice for managing thyrotoxicosis?
What symptom should a patient report immediately if experiencing while on methimazole therapy?
What symptom should a patient report immediately if experiencing while on methimazole therapy?
How should doses of methimazole be tapered during treatment?
How should doses of methimazole be tapered during treatment?
What symptom should a patient report if they suspect agranulocytosis while on methimazole?
What symptom should a patient report if they suspect agranulocytosis while on methimazole?
Which thyroid disorder is associated with the presence of exophthalmos?
Which thyroid disorder is associated with the presence of exophthalmos?
What test is used to diagnose Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody?
What test is used to diagnose Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody?
