KVV E-Modules

1. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by:

A: Decreased metabolic activity B: Excess secretion of T3 and T4 C: Increased TSH secretion D: Reduced oxygen consumption

1. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by:

A: Decreased metabolic activity B: Excess secretion of T3 and T4 C: Increased TSH secretion D: Reduced oxygen consumption

2. Typical laboratory finding in hyperthyroidism is:

A: ↑ TSH B: ↓ T3 and T4 C: ↓ TSH with ↑ T3 and T4 D: Normal TSH

3. Most common cause of hyperthyroidism:

A: Toxic adenoma B: Graves disease C: Thyroiditis D: Iodine deficiency

3. Most common cause of hyperthyroidism:

A: Toxic adenoma B: Graves disease C: Thyroiditis D: Iodine deficiency

4. Which symptom is commonly associated with hyperthyroidism?

A: Weight gain B: Cold intolerance C: Heat intolerance D: Bradycardia

5. Cardiovascular manifestation of hyperthyroidism:

A: Bradycardia B: Hypotension C: Tachycardia D: Heart block

6. Drug of choice for most hyperthyroid patients:

A: Propylthiouracil B: Methimazole C: Levothyroxine D: Liothyronine

7. Propylthiouracil has an additional action of:

A: Increasing TSH secretion B: Blocking T4 to T3 conversion C: Enhancing iodine uptake D: Stimulating thyroid gland

7. Propylthiouracil has an additional action of:

A: Increasing TSH secretion B: Blocking T4 to T3 conversion C: Enhancing iodine uptake D: Stimulating thyroid gland

8. Which drug is used for symptomatic relief in hyperthyroidism?

A: Levothyroxine B: Propranolol C: Lithium D: Hydrocortisone

9. A serious complication of hyperthyroidism is:

A: Myxedema coma B: Thyroid storm C: Goiter D: Hypoglycemia

10. Which of the following is an autoimmune cause of hyperthyroidism?

A: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis B: Graves disease C: Thyroid adenoma D: Iodine deficiency