27 Questions
The ______ barked
dog
Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages
What is the main cause of tertiary hypothyroidism?
Hypothalamus failure
What type of hypothyroidism is caused by tissue insensitivity to thyroid hormone?
Quaternary hypothyroidism
What is the effect of hypothalamic dysfunction on TSH levels?
Decreased or normal TSH
What is the classification of hypothyroidism based on the level of the HPT axis?
Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
What is the cause of subclinical hypothyroidism?
Mild thyroid failure
What is the effect of chronic autoimmune thyroiditis on the thyroid gland?
Destruction of thyroid tissue
What type of hypothyroidism is caused by insufficient stimulation of the thyroid gland by TSH?
Central hypothyroidism
What is the cause of primary hypothyroidism?
Defect in the thyroid gland
What is the normal unit of measurement for the starting dose of levothyroxine in young, healthy adults?
mcg per kg per day
When should levothyroxine be taken in young, healthy adults?
in the morning, 30 minutes before eating
What is the full form of TSH?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
What is the use of Antithyroid peroxidase antibodies?
To diagnose Hashimoto's thyroiditis in hypothyroidism
What is the full form of T4?
Serum Total Thyroxine
What is the full form of T3?
Serum Total Triiodothyronine
Who may have an increased risk of HF and CHD events and mortality?
Patients who are pregnant or are attempting to conceive
What is the risk of CAD associated with?
Severity of thyroid hormone deficiency
What is the consequence of untreated overt hypothyroidism?
Increased risk of atherosclerosis, CAD, HF, pericardial and pleural effusion, and ventricular arrhythmias
Why should overt hypothyroidism be treated during pregnancy?
To avoid adverse obstetric outcomes and impaired neuropsychological development in the offspring
What is the consequence of increased TSH values above 10 mU/L?
Increased risk of CAD
What is the consequence of TSH concentrations of more than 7 to 10 mU/L?
Increased risk of HF
Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)
Option 1
This is an example statement that is true
False
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example answer
The ______ barked
dog
Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages
This quiz covers different types of hypothyroidism, including primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary hypothyroidism, as well as their causes and characteristics.
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