Hyperthyroidism Drug Treatment PDF
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This document contains multiple-choice questions and answers related to the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The questions cover different anti-thyroid drugs, their mechanisms of action, and their usage in various scenarios, including pregnancy. The document also touches upon adjunct medications.
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1. What is the drug treatment option for hyperthyroidism? A) Corticosteroids B) Thioamides C) Beta-blockers D) Propranolol Correct Answer: B) Thioamides (Anti-thyroid drugs called thioamides) 2. What is the mechanism of action of anti-thyroid drugs (thioamides)? A) Enhances synthesis of thyroid horm...
1. What is the drug treatment option for hyperthyroidism? A) Corticosteroids B) Thioamides C) Beta-blockers D) Propranolol Correct Answer: B) Thioamides (Anti-thyroid drugs called thioamides) 2. What is the mechanism of action of anti-thyroid drugs (thioamides)? A) Enhances synthesis of thyroid hormones B) Stimulates thyroid hormone release C) Blocks the synthesis of thyroid (T3/T4) hormones D) Inhibits thyroid hormone uptake Correct Answer: C) Blocks the synthesis of thyroid (T3/T4) hormones 3. What are the two drugs used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism? A) Propofol and Midazolam B) Propylthiouracil and Methimazole C) Levothyroxine and Liothyronine D) Thyroid and Armour Thyroid Correct Answer: B) Propylthiouracil and Methimazole 4. Which anti-thyroid drug takes longer to lower the thyroid hormone levels, but is preferred in the first trimester of pregnancy? A) Methimazole B) Levothyroxine C) Liothyronine D) Propylthiouracil Correct Answer: D) Propylthiouracil 5. What is the preferred anti-thyroid drug for thyroid storm? A) Methimazole B) Propylthiouracil C) Levothyroxine D) Liothyronine Correct Answer: B) Propylthiouracil 6. What is the black box warning for Propylthiouracil? A) Nephrotoxicity B) Cardiotoxicity C) Hepatotoxicity D) Neurotoxicity Correct Answer: C) Hepatotoxicity 7. What is the first-line anti-thyroid drug with a quicker onset of lowering thyroid hormones and is safe in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy? A) Propylthiouracil B) Levothyroxine C) Liothyronine D) Methimazole Correct Answer: D) Methimazole 8. What adjunct medication should be considered for patients with hyperthyroidism? A) Thiazide diuretics B) Alpha-blockers C) Beta-blockers (propranolol) D) ACE inhibitors Correct Answer: C) Beta-blockers (propranolol) and corticosteroids
