Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

Question 0

A severe form of hyperthyroidism is called _____________

Answer 0

Thyrotoxicosis

Question 1

Referring to normal thyroid function

Answer 1

Euthyroid

Question 2

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is also called_________

Answer 2

Thyrotropin

Question 3

The principle thyroid hormone that influences the metabolic rate

Answer 3

Thyroxine T4

Question 4

A secondary thyroid hormone that also affects body mechanism

Answer 4

Triiodothyronine T3

Question 5

An endogenous substance secreted by the pituitary gland that controls the release of thyroid gland hormones and is necessary for the growth and function of the thyroid gland

Answer 5

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Question 6

The type of hypothyroidism that results from insufficient secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland

Answer 6

Secondary

Question 7

A drug used to treat hyperthyroidism

Answer 7

Propylthiouracil

Question 8

The type of hypothyroidism that stems from reduced secretion of thyrotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus

Answer 8

Tertiary

Question 9

Another name for TSH

Answer 9

Thyrotropin

Question 10

The principal thyroid hormone that influences the metabolic rate

Answer 10

Thyroxine

Question 11

The type of hypothyroidism that’s due to the inability of the thyroid gland to perform a function

Answer 11

Primary