Thyroid Drugs Part 1 PDF
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This document provides an overview of thyroid hormones, including their biological activity, their conversion process, and the enzymes involved. It also outlines tests and symptoms related to thyroid hormone issues. The provided information is in the form of questions and answers.
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Thyroid Drugs \#\#\# \*\*Slide 1: Overview of Thyroid Hormones\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following thyroid hormones is more biologically active but less abundant in the bloodstream?\*\* \- A. T4 \- B. T3 \- C. Reverse T3 (rT3) \- D. Thyroglobulin \*\*Answer:\*\* B. T3【137†source】 2\. \*\*Wh...
Thyroid Drugs \#\#\# \*\*Slide 1: Overview of Thyroid Hormones\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following thyroid hormones is more biologically active but less abundant in the bloodstream?\*\* \- A. T4 \- B. T3 \- C. Reverse T3 (rT3) \- D. Thyroglobulin \*\*Answer:\*\* B. T3【137†source】 2\. \*\*What percentage of T4 is converted to T3 in peripheral tissues?\*\* \- A. 10% \- B. 20% \- C. 50% \- D. 80% \*\*Answer:\*\* D. 80%【137†source】 3\. \*\*Which enzyme is required for the conversion of T4 to T3 in peripheral tissues?\*\* \- A. Thyroid peroxidase \- B. Deiodinase \- C. Lipase \- D. Amylase \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Deiodinase【137†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 2: Thyroid Hormone Synthesis\*\* 1\. \*\*Thyroid hormone production begins with the uptake of which substance by the thyroid gland?\*\* \- A. Iodide \- B. Sodium \- C. Calcium \- D. Glucose \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Iodide【137†source】 2\. \*\*Which enzyme in the thyroid gland is responsible for converting iodide to iodine and facilitating hormone production?\*\* \- A. Deiodinase \- B. Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) \- C. Glutathione peroxidase \- D. Monoamine oxidase \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Thyroid peroxidase (TPO)【137†source】 3\. \*\*What thyroid hormone is formed by the combination of two diiodotyrosine (DIT) molecules?\*\* \- A. T3 \- B. T4 \- C. Reverse T3 \- D. Thyroglobulin \*\*Answer:\*\* B. T4【137†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 3: Thyroid Hormone Metabolism\*\* 1\. \*\*Most physiologically active thyroid hormone is derived from which hormone in the peripheral tissues?\*\* \- A. T4 \- B. T3 \- C. Reverse T3 \- D. TSH \*\*Answer:\*\* A. T4【137†source】 2\. \*\*Which of the following factors can affect thyroid hormone-binding proteins, reducing the availability of free T4 and T3?\*\* \- A. High stress \- B. Low calcium intake \- C. Decreased liver enzymes \- D. High sodium intake \*\*Answer:\*\* A. High stress【137†source】 3\. \*\*What percentage of T4 is bound to thyroid-binding globulin (TBG)?\*\* \- A. 30% \- B. 50% \- C. 70% \- D. 90% \*\*Answer:\*\* C. 70%【137†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 4: Hypothyroidism - Causes and Symptoms\*\* 1\. \*\*Which autoimmune disorder is a common cause of hypothyroidism?\*\* \- A. Graves\' disease \- B. Hashimoto\'s thyroiditis \- C. Addison\'s disease \- D. Cushing\'s syndrome \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Hashimoto\'s thyroiditis【137†source】 2\. \*\*Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hypothyroidism?\*\* \- A. Weight loss \- B. Heat intolerance \- C. Constipation \- D. Tachycardia \*\*Answer:\*\* C. Constipation【137†source】 3\. \*\*What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide?\*\* \- A. Iodine deficiency \- B. Radiation therapy \- C. Pituitary tumor \- D. Viral infection \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Iodine deficiency【137†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 5: Thyroid Function Tests\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following thyroid function tests is used as the primary screening tool for thyroid disorders?\*\* \- A. Free T4 \- B. TSH \- C. Free T3 \- D. Thyroglobulin antibodies \*\*Answer:\*\* B. TSH【137†source】 2\. \*\*In patients with primary hypothyroidism, what would you expect the TSH levels to be?\*\* \- A. Low \- B. Normal \- C. High \- D. Suppressed \*\*Answer:\*\* C. High【137†source】 3\. \*\*Which of the following tests can help diagnose autoimmune thyroid disorders like Hashimoto's thyroiditis?\*\* \- A. TSH receptor antibodies \- B. Anti-thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies \- C. Free T3 \- D. Reverse T3 \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Anti-thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies【137†source】 \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 6: Thyroid Hormones - Intracellular Action\*\* 1\. \*\*Which inflammatory markers can impair intracellular T3 production?\*\* \- A. CRP and ESR \- B. Platelet count and hemoglobin \- C. White blood cells and neutrophils \- D. Calcium and potassium \*\*Answer:\*\* A. CRP and ESR【137†source】 2\. \*\*Which enzyme plays a major role in converting T4 to T3 within peripheral tissues?\*\* \- A. D2 (Type 2 deiodinase) \- B. TPO \- C. Amylase \- D. Alkaline phosphatase \*\*Answer:\*\* A. D2 (Type 2 deiodinase)【137†source】 3\. \*\*In states of illness or inflammation, the body preferentially converts T4 into which inactive thyroid hormone?\*\* \- A. T3 \- B. Reverse T3 (rT3) \- C. Thyroglobulin \- D. TSH \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Reverse T3 (rT3)【137†source】