Midterms Case 3-5 Flashcards
typically extend deeper into the muscularis mucosa.
gastritis
erosions
peptic ulcer
peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
The most important factors that influence ulcer recurrence are:
H. pylori infection & NSAID use.
Which of the following medications is the first-line treatment for peptic ulcer disease?
a. Antibiotics (clarithromycin, amoxicillin, metronidazole)
b. Proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole)
c. H2 blockers (ranitidine, famotidine, cimetidine)
d. Antacids (magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate)
Answer: b.
Proton pump inhibitors are the first-line treatment for peptic ulcer disease, as they help reduce stomach acid production and promote healing of the ulcer. Antibiotics may also be prescribed if the underlying cause of the ulcer is determined to be an infection with H. pylori. H2 blockers and antacids may be used to manage symptoms, but are not typically used as first-line treatments for PUD.
What is the gold standard diagnostic test for diagnosing peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori infection?
stool antigen testing
Urea breath test (UBT)
serologic antibody tests
Histology (endoscopy with biopsy)
Histology (endoscopy with biopsy)
This type of PUD is associated w/ weight gain
Duodenal ulcers
Gastric ulcers
Duodenal ulcers
This type of PUD is associated w/ weight loss
Duodenal ulcers
Gastric ulcers
Gastric ulcers
A condition in which the stomach produces too much acid?
Zollinger-Ellison disease (ZES)
Among this PPI-based combination who is less effective?
amoxicillin + metronidazole
clarithromycin + amoxicillin
clarithromycin + metronidazole
amoxicillin + metronidazole
Omeprazole and esomeprazole selectively inhibit hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP450) isoenzyme 2C19 and decrease the elimination of phenytoin, and diazepam
T/F
T
a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog, moderately inhibits acid secretion and enhances mucosal defense?
Misoprostol
They are the mainstay of today’s treatment strategies for PUD?
H. pylori eradication & antisecretory drugs
a condition in which there is an overproduction of the thyroid gland?
Thyrotoxicosis
Which among these reduce the synthesis of thyroid hormones and are similar in efficacy and adverse effects, but their dosing ranges differ by 10-fold.
Radioactive Iodine and Lugol’s iodine
PTU and MMI
Propranolol and Prednisone
PTU and MMI
What is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism?
A. Autoimmune thyroiditis
B. Pituitary gland dysfunction
C. Iodine deficiency
D. Medication side effects
A. Autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism.
Which thyroid hormone is most commonly used to treat hypothyroidism?
A. Triiodothyronine (T3)
B. Thyroxine (T4)
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. Calcitonin
B. Thyroxine (T4) is the most commonly used thyroid hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism.
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
A. Weight loss
B. Heat intolerance
C. Palpitations
D. Fatigue
D. Fatigue is a common symptom of hypothyroidism.
What is the recommended treatment for hypothyroidism during pregnancy?
A. Increase the dosage of levothyroxine
B. Decrease the dosage of levothyroxine
C. Monitor thyroid hormone levels and adjust medication as necessary
D. No treatment is necessary, as hypothyroidism does not affect pregnancy
A. Increasing the dosage of levothyroxine is the recommended treatment for hypothyroidism during pregnancy.
Which of the following tests is used to diagnose hypothyroidism?
A. Complete blood count (CBC)
B. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
C. Thyroid function tests (TFTs)
D. Urine analysis
C. Thyroid function tests (TFTs), including TSH and T4 tests, are used to diagnose hypothyroidism.
What is the most common age group affected by hypothyroidism?
A. Children and teenagers
B. Young adults
C. Middle-aged adults
D. Elderly adults
C. Middle-aged adults are the most commonly affected age group for hypothyroidism.
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated hypothyroidism?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Osteoporosis
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperglycemia
B. Osteoporosis is a potential complication of untreated hypothyroidism.
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with autoimmune thyroiditis?
A. Type 1 diabetes
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
D. All of the above
D. Autoimmune thyroiditis is commonly associated with type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Which of the following medications can interfere with thyroid hormone production and lead to hypothyroidism?
A. Amiodarone
B. Furosemide
C. Metoprolol
D. Aspirin
A. Amiodarone is a medication that can interfere with thyroid hormone production and lead to hypothyroidism.
What is the target range for TSH levels in patients receiving levothyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism?
A. 0.1-1.0 mIU/L
B. 0.3-3.0 mIU/L
C. 1.0-2.0 mIU/L
D. 2.0-4.0 mIU/L
B. The target range for TSH levels in patients receiving levothyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism is typically 0.3-3.0 mIU/L.
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
A. Graves’ disease
B. Toxic multinodular goiter
C. Thyroiditis
D. Pituitary gland dysfunction
Answer: A. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, accounting for about 80% of cases.
What is the primary thyroid hormone responsible for the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
A. Triiodothyronine (T3)
B. Thyroxine (T4)
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. Calcitonin
Answer: A. Triiodothyronine (T3) is the primary thyroid hormone responsible for the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
A. Weight gain
B. Fatigue
C. Cold intolerance
D. Heat intolerance
Answer: D. Heat intolerance is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism.
What is the treatment of choice for hyperthyroidism caused by Graves’ disease?
A. Radioactive iodine therapy
B. Antithyroid medication
C. Thyroidectomy
D. Beta-blockers
Answer: A. Radioactive iodine therapy is the treatment of choice for hyperthyroidism caused by Graves’ disease.
Which of the following laboratory tests is used to diagnose hyperthyroidism?
A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B. Triiodothyronine (T3)
C. Thyroxine (T4)
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above laboratory tests can be used to diagnose hyperthyroidism.
What is the target range for TSH levels in patients with hyperthyroidism?
A. Less than 0.1 mIU/L
B. 0.1-0.4 mIU/L
C. 0.4-4.0 mIU/L
D. Greater than 4.0 mIU/L
Answer: A. In patients with hyperthyroidism, TSH levels are typically suppressed and kept below 0.1 mIU/L.
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated hyperthyroidism?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Osteoporosis
C. Hypertension
D. Hypoglycemia
Answer: B. Osteoporosis is a potential complication of untreated hyperthyroidism.
What is the role of beta-blockers in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
A. To reduce thyroid hormone production
B. To treat the underlying cause of hyperthyroidism
C. To relieve symptoms such as palpitations and tremors
D. To prevent complications such as osteoporosis
Answer: C. Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism to relieve symptoms such as palpitations and tremors.
What is the most common age group affected by hyperthyroidism?
A. Children and teenagers
B. Young adults
C. Middle-aged adults
D. Elderly adults
Answer: B. Hyperthyroidism is most commonly diagnosed in young adults.
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with hyperthyroidism?
A. Type 1 diabetes
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
D. None of the above
Answer: D. None of the above conditions are commonly associated with hyperthyroidism.
first line treatment for hyperthyroidism?
A. Radioactive iodine therapy
B. Antithyroid medication
C. Thyroidectomy
D. Beta-blockers
Answer: B. Antithyroid medication, such as methimazole or propylthiouracil, is typically the first line treatment for hyperthyroidism, unless there is an urgent need to lower thyroid hormone levels, in which case beta-blockers may be used as a temporary measure.
what is the golden standard for diagnosing hyperthyroidism?
A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level
B. Triiodothyronine (T3) level
C. Thyroxine (T4) level
D. Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test
Answer: A. The golden standard diagnosis for hyperthyroidism is a low serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level in combination with elevated serum triiodothyronine (T3) and/or thyroxine (T4) levels.
Which of the following is a feature of Graves disease?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Weight gain
C. Exophthalmos
D. Cold intolerance
Answer: C. Exophthalmos, or bulging eyes, is a characteristic feature of Graves disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that results in hyperthyroidism. Other features of Graves disease may include goiter, weight loss, heat intolerance, tremors, and palpitations. Hypothyroidism is not a feature of Graves disease, as it is a condition characterized by low levels of thyroid hormone, whereas Graves disease results in excess thyroid hormone production. Weight gain and cold intolerance are also not typical features of Graves disease, as hyperthyroidism generally leads to weight loss and heat intolerance.
Best treatment for toxic nodules and toxic multinodular goiter. It cures hyperthyroidism and it is the most cost effective.
Radioactive iodine (131I)
the most serious adverse effect of thiourea drug therapy and is characterized by fever, malaise, gingivitis, oropharyngeal infection, and a granulocyte count less than 250/mm
Agranulocytosis
It is the most common cause of spontaneous hypothyroidism in the adult?
Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s disease)
considered to be the drug of choice to treat hypothyroidism?
levothyroxine (L-thyroxine; T4)
Why LT4 is considered as the treatment of choice?
Chemically stable,
Relatively inexpensive
Free of antigenicity
Has uniform potency
medications that can cause hypothyroidism or interfere with thyroid function:
Lithium, Amiodarone, Interferon alpha, Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (sunitinib, sorafenib), Immune checkpoint inhibitors, and Anti-seizure medications (phenytoin, carbamazepine)
It is recommended to take ferrous sulfate and calcium carbonate together?
T/F
F.
Taking ferrous sulfate and calcium carbonate together can interfere with the absorption of both supplements, as they both compete for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Calcium can bind with ferrous sulfate, forming an insoluble complex that is poorly absorbed by the body.
a rare consequence of decompensated hypothyroidism. Clinical features include hypothermia, advanced stages of hypothyroid symptoms, and altered sensorium ranging from delirium to coma.
Myxedema coma
Which of the following is the most commonly prescribed medication for hypothyroidism?
A) Levothyroxine
B) Liothyronine
C) Propylthiouracil
D) Methimazole
Answer: A) Levothyroxine
Which of the following medications can interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine?
A) Calcium carbonate
B) Metformin
C) Propranolol
D) Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer: A) Calcium carbonate
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of levothyroxine therapy?
A) Hypertension
B) Weight gain
C) Fatigue
D) Bradycardia
Answer: D) Bradycardia
Which of the following medications should be used with caution in patients with hypothyroidism due to the risk of inducing hyperthyroidism?
A) Lithium
B) Amiodarone
C) Propranolol
D) Levothyroxine
Answer: B) Amiodarone
In patients with severe hypothyroidism, which of the following should be monitored closely when initiating levothyroxine therapy?
A) Blood pressure
B) Serum electrolytes
C) Serum cholesterol levels
D) Heart rate
Answer: D) Heart rate
What is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism?
A) Autoimmune thyroiditis
B) Pituitary dysfunction
C) Iodine deficiency
D) Medications
Answer: A) Autoimmune thyroiditis
Which of the following laboratory tests is most commonly used to diagnose hypothyroidism?
A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B) Free thyroxine (FT4)
C) Total triiodothyronine (TT3)
D) Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb)
Answer: A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Which of the following is a characteristic finding on physical examination in patients with severe hypothyroidism?
A) Tachycardia
B) Hyperreflexia
C) Goiter
D) Dry skin
Answer: C) Goiter
Which of the following imaging studies may be useful in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
A) Thyroid ultrasound
B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C) Computed tomography (CT) scan
D) X-ray
Answer: A) Thyroid ultrasound
In patients with suspected hypothyroidism, which of the following should be evaluated to determine the cause of the disorder?
A) Serum electrolytes
B) Adrenal function
C) Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
D) Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) test
Answer: D) Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) test
a pathologic condition characterized by excessive production of GH?
Acromegaly
even more rare than acromegaly, is the excess secretion of GH prior to epiphyseal closure in children.
Gigantism
commonly used as an important diagnostic tool of acromegaly?
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for acromegaly?
a) Somatostatin analogs (e.g.Ocreotide (Sandostatin))
b) Dopamine agonists (bromocriptine, pergolide, cabergoline, lisuride, quinagolide)
c) GH receptor antagonists (e.g. Pegvisomant (Somavert))
d) GH secretagogues
Answer: a) Somatostatin analogs
Answer: a) Somatostatin analogs
Which of the following medications can be used as second-line treatment for acromegaly?
a) Bromocriptine
b) Pegvisomant
c) Lanreotide
d) Octreotide
Answer: b) Pegvisomant (GH receptor antagonist)
How do somatostatin analogs work in the treatment of acromegaly?
a) They inhibit GH secretion from the pituitary gland
b) They stimulate GH secretion from the pituitary gland
c) They block the GH receptor
d) They promote GH degradation
Answer: a) They inhibit GH secretion from the pituitary gland
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of GH receptor antagonists?
a) Hypertension
b) Hypoglycemia
c) Nausea and vomiting
d) Injection site reactions
Answer: b) Hypoglycemia
Which of the following medications is a GH secretagogue?
a) Somatostatin analogs
b) Dopamine agonists
c) GH receptor antagonists
d) GHRH analogs
Answer: d) GHRH analogs
Which of the following is the most common cause of acromegaly?
a) Pituitary adenoma
b) Ectopic growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) secretion
c) Adrenal gland tumor
d) Thyroid gland tumor
Answer: a) Pituitary adenoma