Hypothyroidism Past Paper PDF
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This document contains multiple-choice questions about hypothyroidism, including preferred medication, starting doses, and patient education for administering levothyroxine. It covers questions relating to medication interactions and timing.
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Which of the following is the preferred drug of choice for hypothyroidism? A) Levothyroxine B) Methimazole C) Prednisone D) Metformin Correct answer: A) Levothyroxine --If a young and healthy patient needed to be started on levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, what is the starting dose? A) 50 mcg/day B...
Which of the following is the preferred drug of choice for hypothyroidism? A) Levothyroxine B) Methimazole C) Prednisone D) Metformin Correct answer: A) Levothyroxine --If a young and healthy patient needed to be started on levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, what is the starting dose? A) 50 mcg/day B) 75 mcg/day C) 100 mcg/day D) 125 mcg/day Correct answer: C) 100 mcg/day --What is the starting dose of levothyroxine for hypothyroidism if a patient has CAD regardless of age? A) 10 mcg/day B) 25 mcg/day C) 50 mcg/day D) 75 mcg/day Correct answer: B) 25 mcg/day --What patient education should you offer when your patient is starting on levothyroxine for hypothyroidism? A) Take with a full meal B) Take with calcium supplements C) Take on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before a meal or at bedtime D) Take with iron supplements Correct answer: C) Take on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before a meal or at bedtime --Which of the following drugs is known to increase thyroid hormone levels? A) Metformin B) Warfarin C) Lisinopril D) Atorvastatin Correct answer: B) Warfarin --How long should a patient wait to take levothyroxine after taking a calcium, iron, or bile acid supplement? A) 1 hour B) 2 hours C) 3 hours D) 4 hours Correct answer: D) 4 hours
