HYPOTHYROIDISM

Question 1

Most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults is

Answer 1

autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto Disease)

Question 2

if the cause of the thyroid dysfunction is failure of the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, or both, it is know as?

Answer 2

Central Hypothyroidism

Question 3

If the cause is entirely a pituitary disorder, it may be referred to as

Answer 3

Pituitary or secondary hypothyroidism

Question 4

If the cause is a disorder of the hypothalamus resulting in inadequate secretion of TSH due to decreases stimulation of TRH, it is referred to as

Answer 4

Hypothalamic or Tertiary hypothyroidism

Question 5

If thyroid deficiency is present at birth, it is referred to as

Answer 5

Neonatal Hypothyroidism

Question 6

Refers to accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in subcutaneous and other interstitial tissues

Answer 6

Myxedema

Question 7

is the drug of choice for the treatment of hypothyroidism

Answer 7

Levothyroxine

Question 8

The general range treatment dose of levothyroxine is

Answer 8

75 to 150 mcg per day

Question 9

Normal TSH levels are often achieved with

Answer 9

50 mcg per day