Thyroid Drugs Part 6 PDF
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This document provides a set of frequently asked questions & answers about thyroid drugs, including monitoring and adverse effects. It's aimed at medical professionals or those studying in the field of endocrinology. It covers various topics like adverse effects associated with specific drugs and monitoring procedures for different conditions related to thyroid function.
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\#\#\# \*\*Slide 31: Thioamides - Adverse Effects\*\* 1\. \*\*What is the most serious adverse effect associated with methimazole and PTU?\*\* \- A. Hepatotoxicity \- B. Agranulocytosis \- C. Hypoglycemia \- D. Hypercalcemia \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Agranulocytosis 2\. \*\*Which symptom should prom...
\#\#\# \*\*Slide 31: Thioamides - Adverse Effects\*\* 1\. \*\*What is the most serious adverse effect associated with methimazole and PTU?\*\* \- A. Hepatotoxicity \- B. Agranulocytosis \- C. Hypoglycemia \- D. Hypercalcemia \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Agranulocytosis 2\. \*\*Which symptom should prompt urgent medical evaluation in a patient taking methimazole or PTU?\*\* \- A. Diarrhea \- B. Sore throat and fever \- C. Weight gain \- D. Hair loss \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Sore throat and fever 3\. \*\*Which liver condition is associated with propylthiouracil (PTU)?\*\* \- A. Cholestatic liver dysfunction \- B. Allergic hepatitis \- C. Fatty liver disease \- D. Cirrhosis \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Allergic hepatitis \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 32: Thioamides - Monitoring and Lab Testing\*\* 1\. \*\*What baseline lab test should be performed before starting thioamide therapy?\*\* \- A. Serum creatinine \- B. TSH and Free T4 \- C. Serum glucose \- D. Serum calcium \*\*Answer:\*\* B. TSH and Free T4 2\. \*\*When should a CBC with differential be checked in patients taking thioamides?\*\* \- A. At baseline and anytime symptoms of agranulocytosis appear \- B. Only when symptoms of liver dysfunction occur \- C. Once every 6 months \- D. After 3 months of therapy \*\*Answer:\*\* A. At baseline and anytime symptoms of agranulocytosis appear 3\. \*\*What should be monitored regularly in patients on thioamide therapy to assess for liver injury?\*\* \- A. Serum potassium \- B. Liver enzymes (LFTs) \- C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) \- D. Urine output \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Liver enzymes (LFTs) \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 33: Iodides - Clinical Uses\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following is an indication for iodide use in thyroid disease management?\*\* \- A. To reduce the size and vascularity of the thyroid gland before surgery \- B. To increase thyroid hormone production in hypothyroidism \- C. As monotherapy for long-term control of hyperthyroidism \- D. To prevent thyroid hormone release during radioactive iodine therapy \*\*Answer:\*\* A. To reduce the size and vascularity of the thyroid gland before surgery 2\. \*\*How do large doses of iodide inhibit thyroid hormone release?\*\* \- A. By increasing thyroglobulin synthesis \- B. By inhibiting organification and blocking thyroid hormone synthesis \- C. By stimulating TSH release from the pituitary gland \- D. By increasing iodine uptake by the thyroid \*\*Answer:\*\* B. By inhibiting organification and blocking thyroid hormone synthesis 3\. \*\*Which condition is a contraindication for iodide use in thyroid disease?\*\* \- A. Pregnancy \- B. Hyperthyroidism \- C. Graves' disease \- D. Diabetes mellitus \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Pregnancy \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 34: Iodides - Adverse Effects\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following is a disadvantage of iodide use in thyroid storm management?\*\* \- A. Short duration of effect \- B. Delayed onset of symptom improvement \- C. Risk of hyperkalemia \- D. Inability to combine with thioamides \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Delayed onset of symptom improvement 2\. \*\*What is the typical duration of iodide's effect on thyroid hormone synthesis?\*\* \- A. 2 weeks \- B. 4 weeks \- C. 8 weeks \- D. 12 weeks \*\*Answer:\*\* A. 2 weeks 3\. \*\*Why should iodides not be used alone for long-term hyperthyroidism management?\*\* \- A. Because they can cause hypothyroidism \- B. Because their effect on thyroid hormone release lasts only a few weeks \- C. Because they cause irreversible thyroid damage \- D. Because they increase the risk of thyroid storm \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Because their effect on thyroid hormone release lasts only a few weeks \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 35: Beta-blockers in Hyperthyroidism\*\* 1\. \*\*What is the primary use of beta-blockers in the management of hyperthyroidism?\*\* \- A. To inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis \- B. To manage symptoms like tachycardia and anxiety \- C. To block iodine uptake in the thyroid \- D. To prevent agranulocytosis \*\*Answer:\*\* B. To manage symptoms like tachycardia and anxiety 2\. \*\*Which beta-blocker is most commonly used in the management of hyperthyroid symptoms?\*\* \- A. Atenolol \- B. Metoprolol \- C. Propranolol \- D. Carvedilol \*\*Answer:\*\* C. Propranolol 3\. \*\*At what dose of propranolol does it start inhibiting the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3?\*\* \- A. 80 mg/day \- B. 100 mg/day \- C. 160 mg/day \- D. 240 mg/day \*\*Answer:\*\* C. 160 mg/day