Question 1

What purpose do $\beta$-blockers serve in treating thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  They directly lower thyroid levels. 
B)  They are only used for well-controlled patients. 
C)  They are used to alleviate symptoms caused by adrenergic stimulation. 
D)  They have no clinical indication in treating thyroid disease. 
A)  They directly lower thyroid levels. 
B)  They are only used for well-controlled patients. 
C)  They are used to alleviate symptoms caused by adrenergic stimulation. 
D)  They have no clinical indication in treating thyroid disease. C

Question 2

Generally,L-thyroxine is preferable to liothyronine as therapy in hypothyroid states because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it has a longer duration of action. 
B)  it is less cardiotoxic. 
C)  levels are easier to monitor. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  it has a longer duration of action. 
B)  it is less cardiotoxic. 
C)  levels are easier to monitor. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 3

Which one of the following physiological responses is not associated with thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  The facilitation of normal musculoskeletal growth 
B)  Glucose storage in the liver 
C)  The normal development of the nervous system 
D)  Normal lactation 
A)  The facilitation of normal musculoskeletal growth 
B)  Glucose storage in the liver 
C)  The normal development of the nervous system 
D)  Normal lactation B

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the action of iodide solutions for hyperthyroid states?

Accepted Answer

A)  High doses of iodide cause an immediate reduction in the release of thyroid hormone. 
B)  Iodide reduces the blood supply to the thyroid gland and makes it firmer. 
C)  Iodide has a long half-life and greatly reduces the release of thyroid hormone for up to one month. 
D)  Both A and B. 
A)  High doses of iodide cause an immediate reduction in the release of thyroid hormone. 
B)  Iodide reduces the blood supply to the thyroid gland and makes it firmer. 
C)  Iodide has a long half-life and greatly reduces the release of thyroid hormone for up to one month. 
D)  Both A and B.

Question 5

The clinical effects of thionamides for hyperthyroid states do not become apparent until stores of thyroid hormones become depleted,which takes about ________ days after the start of therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 7 
C)  7 to 14 
D)  21 to 28 
A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 7 
C)  7 to 14 
D)  21 to 28

Question 6

Radioactive iodide may be used to treat hyperthyroidism because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits conversion of L-thyroxine to L-triiodothyronine. 
B)  reduces synthesis of thyroid hormones. 
C)  destroys functional thyroid tissue. 
D)  depletes thyroid hormone stores. 
A)  inhibits conversion of L-thyroxine to L-triiodothyronine. 
B)  reduces synthesis of thyroid hormones. 
C)  destroys functional thyroid tissue. 
D)  depletes thyroid hormone stores.

Exam 60: Medicines and the Thyroid

What purpose do β\betaβ -blockers serve in treating thyroid disease?

Generally,L-thyroxine is preferable to liothyronine as therapy in hypothyroid states because:

Which one of the following physiological responses is not associated with thyroid hormones?

Which of the following is true about the action of iodide solutions for hyperthyroid states?

The clinical effects of thionamides for hyperthyroid states do not become apparent until stores of thyroid hormones become depleted,which takes about ________ days after the start of therapy.

Radioactive iodide may be used to treat hyperthyroidism because it:

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What purpose do $\beta$ -blockers serve in treating thyroid disease?