Thyrotoxicosis Evidence-Based Recommendations
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What was the primary goal of developing the evidence-based recommendations mentioned in the text?

  • To aid in the care of patients with thyrotoxicosis (correct)
  • To promote unproven treatments
  • To share outdated medical practices
  • To confuse patients with thyrotoxicosis
  • Which aspect of Graves' disease was addressed in the clinical topics mentioned?

  • Thyroid surgery only
  • Hyperthyroidism in pregnant patients (correct)
  • Management in elderly patients only
  • Treatment with home remedies
  • What led to the need for updated evidence-based guidelines according to the text?

  • Decrease in thyrotoxicosis cases
  • Considerable new literature being published (correct)
  • Political pressure
  • Lack of interest from medical professionals
  • Which sections of the guidelines were expanded compared to the 2011 publication?

    <p>Evaluation of the etiology of thyrotoxicosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach was used to update the 2011 text and recommendations?

    <p>Evidence-based medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'thyrotoxicosis' defined in the guidelines?

    <p>As a clinical state due to high tissue thyroid hormone levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate prevalence of hyperthyroidism in the United States?

    <p>Approximately 1.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common cause of hyperthyroidism in the text?

    <p>Hashimoto's thyroiditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of treatment is mentioned as appropriate for some forms of thyrotoxicosis?

    <p><strong>Thyroidectomy</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group published guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with thyrotoxicosis?

    <p>American Thyroid Association (ATA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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