Hypothyroidism Quiz PDF

Started on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:01 AM State Finished Completed on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:22 AM Time taken 21 mins 8 secs Points 5.00/5.00 Grade 100.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct 1.00 points out of...

Started on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:01 AM State Finished Completed on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:22 AM Time taken 21 mins 8 secs Points 5.00/5.00 Grade 100.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct 1.00 points out of 1.00 A patient who is taking levothyroxine therapy and has achieved normal TSH levels continues to have subjective symptoms suggestive of mild hypothyroidism. What is the most appropriate next step? a. Order TSH from a different lab b. Add oral iodine therapy to the management plan c. Investigate celiac disease  d. Reduce the dose of levothyroxine Your answer is correct. https://accessmedicine-mhmedical-com.ccnm.idm.oclc.org/content.aspx?bookid=3212&sectionid=269145851 The correct answer is: Investigate celiac disease Question 2 Correct 1.00 points out of 1.00 What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in North America? a. Iodine deficiency b. Thyroid gland failure c. Autoimmune thyroiditis  d. Pituitary TSH deficiency Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Autoimmune thyroiditis Question 3 Correct 1.00 points out of 1.00 A patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis decided to take a "drug holiday" from her levothyroxine therapy while trying to manage symptoms naturally on her own. She presents to your office with marked confusion. On palpation, her skin temperature is cold. What is the most appropriate next step? a. Sauna treatment during today's visit b. Recommend she resume levothyroxine therapy c. Review natural therapies she is taking to identify a potential cause for her symptoms d. Prompt referral to the emergency room  Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Prompt referral to the emergency room Question 4 Correct 1.00 points out of 1.00 What lab results would most indicate subclinical hypothyroidism? a. Normal TSH, high fT4 b. High TSH, normal fT4  c. High rT3, high fT4 d. Low TSH, high fT4 Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: High TSH, normal fT4 Question 5 Correct 1.00 points out of 1.00 A non-pregnant patient who is feeling well requests that you order a TSH to check their thyroid function "to make sure it's functioning optimally". What is the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)'s recommendation for situation's like this one? a. Harms of overdiagnosis outweigh benefits of detecting true disease b. Current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms  c. Benefits of detecting true disease outweigh the harms of overdiagnosis d. The USPSTF has no documented considerations of situations like this one Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms