Question 1

Which thyroid drug may produce a dangerous drop in white blood cells (WBCs)(agranulocytosis)that increases the risk for serious infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Tapazole 
B) Cytomel 
C) Synthroid 
D) Thyrolar 
A) Tapazole 
B) Cytomel 
C) Synthroid 
D) Thyrolar A

Question 2

How does iodine 131 (¹³¹I)work to treat hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A) It induces oxidation methods to reduce increased levels of thyroid hormones. 
B) It causes the thyroid gland to destruct,reducing its ability to produce thyroid hormones. 
C) It promotes the formation of thyroid-stimulating antibodies,reducing thyroid levels. 
D) It causes sensitivity to the negative feedback loop that turns off thyroid hormone release when levels are elevated. 
A) It induces oxidation methods to reduce increased levels of thyroid hormones. 
B) It causes the thyroid gland to destruct,reducing its ability to produce thyroid hormones. 
C) It promotes the formation of thyroid-stimulating antibodies,reducing thyroid levels. 
D) It causes sensitivity to the negative feedback loop that turns off thyroid hormone release when levels are elevated. B

Question 3

Which of the following is used for primary treatment of hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A) Liothyronine 
B) Propylthiouracil 
C) Liotrix 
D) Triiodothyronine 
A) Liothyronine 
B) Propylthiouracil 
C) Liotrix 
D) Triiodothyronine B

Question 4

Which of the following is a replacement for naturally occurring thyroxine when treating hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A) Levothyroxine 
B) Tetraiodothyronine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Triiodothyronine 
A) Levothyroxine 
B) Tetraiodothyronine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Triiodothyronine

Question 5

_____ is an autoimmune disease and primary cause for thyroid hyperactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothyroidism 
B) Hashimoto's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Thyroiditis 
A) Hypothyroidism 
B) Hashimoto's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Thyroiditis

Question 6

The principal replacement therapy for hypothyroidism is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) thyroidectomy 
B) radiation 
C) thyroid replacement therapy 
D) thyroidoplasty 
A) thyroidectomy 
B) radiation 
C) thyroid replacement therapy 
D) thyroidoplasty

Question 7

Which of the following is the desiccated strength of 30 mg?

Accepted Answer

A) gr 3/4 
B) gr 1 
C) gr 1/4 
D) gr 1/2 
A) gr 3/4 
B) gr 1 
C) gr 1/4 
D) gr 1/2

Question 8

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Thyrolar

Accepted Answer

A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid 
A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid

Question 9

Which two thyroid hormones function to regulate growth and metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Tetraiodothyronine,trioxythyronine 
B) Trioxythyronine,triiodothyronine 
C) Triiodothyronine,tetraiodothyronine 
D) Monothyroxine,triiodothyronine 
A) Tetraiodothyronine,trioxythyronine 
B) Trioxythyronine,triiodothyronine 
C) Triiodothyronine,tetraiodothyronine 
D) Monothyroxine,triiodothyronine

Question 10

A high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)level is a signal for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hyperthyroidism 
B) hypothyroidism 
C) diabetes 
D) heart attack 
A) hyperthyroidism 
B) hypothyroidism 
C) diabetes 
D) heart attack

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Tapazole

Accepted Answer

A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid 
A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid

Question 12

It takes _____ months of therapy with propylthiouracil before maximum effects are achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 
B) 2 to 4 
C) 5 to 6 
D) 6 to 8 
A) 1 to 2 
B) 2 to 4 
C) 5 to 6 
D) 6 to 8

Question 13

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Cytomel

Accepted Answer

A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid 
A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid

Question 14

Why is it important not to switch manufacturers of thyroid preparations?

Accepted Answer

A) Strengths of thyroid preparations vary widely. 
B) Bioavailability issues differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. 
C) Inert ingredients may cause an array of reactions in different people. 
D) Because people who take thyroid preparations will probably be taking them forever,they need consistency with how the drug looks so that it is easier to remember to take it every day. 
A) Strengths of thyroid preparations vary widely. 
B) Bioavailability issues differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. 
C) Inert ingredients may cause an array of reactions in different people. 
D) Because people who take thyroid preparations will probably be taking them forever,they need consistency with how the drug looks so that it is easier to remember to take it every day.

Question 15

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Synthroid

Accepted Answer

A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid 
A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid

Question 16

Which of the following drugs do not commonly interact with thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferrous products 
B) Calcium supplements 
C) Cholesterol-lowering drugs 
D) Antineoplastic products 
A) Ferrous products 
B) Calcium supplements 
C) Cholesterol-lowering drugs 
D) Antineoplastic products

Question 17

If radioactive iodine is contraindicated in pregnancy because it crosses the placenta and can cause thyroid damage to a developing fetus,what pregnancy category would this drug be placed in?

Accepted Answer

A) Category B 
B) Category C 
C) Category D 
D) Category X 
A) Category B 
B) Category C 
C) Category D 
D) Category X

Question 18

Thyroid levels are tightly controlled by the _____ feedback loop.

Accepted Answer

A) negative 
B) positive 
C) neurotransmitter 
D) quantitative 
A) negative 
B) positive 
C) neurotransmitter 
D) quantitative

Question 19

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Armour

Accepted Answer

A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid 
A) Methimazole 
B) Levothyroxine 
C) Liotrix 
D) Liothyronine 
E) Desiccated thyroid

Question 20

Which of the following may need a dose adjustment when taken with thyroid replacement drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
B) Beta blockers 
C) Hypoglycemics 
D) Antidepressants 
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
B) Beta blockers 
C) Hypoglycemics 
D) Antidepressants

Exam 32: Treatment of Thyroid Disorders

Which thyroid drug may produce a dangerous drop in white blood cells (WBCs)(agranulocytosis)that increases the risk for serious infection?

How does iodine 131 (¹³¹I)work to treat hyperthyroidism?

Which of the following is used for primary treatment of hyperthyroidism?

Which of the following is a replacement for naturally occurring thyroxine when treating hypothyroidism?

_____ is an autoimmune disease and primary cause for thyroid hyperactivity.

The principal replacement therapy for hypothyroidism is _____.

Which of the following is the desiccated strength of 30 mg?

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Thyrolar

Which two thyroid hormones function to regulate growth and metabolism?

A high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)level is a signal for _____.

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Tapazole

It takes _____ months of therapy with propylthiouracil before maximum effects are achieved.

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Cytomel

Why is it important not to switch manufacturers of thyroid preparations?

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Synthroid

Which of the following drugs do not commonly interact with thyroid hormones?

If radioactive iodine is contraindicated in pregnancy because it crosses the placenta and can cause thyroid damage to a developing fetus,what pregnancy category would this drug be placed in?

Thyroid levels are tightly controlled by the _____ feedback loop.

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Armour

Which of the following may need a dose adjustment when taken with thyroid replacement drugs?

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