KVV E-Modules

1. Hypothyroidism is defined as:

A: Excess thyroid hormone production B: Deficiency of thyroid hormones C: Increased metabolic rate D: Increased TSH suppression

2. Laboratory finding in primary hypothyroidism

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

3. Most common cause of hypothyroidism:

A: Graves disease B: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis C: Toxic multinodular goiter D: Thyroid storm

4. Which symptom is typical of hypothyroidism?

A: Weight loss B: Heat intolerance C: Weight gain D: Diarrhea

5. Cardiovascular effect of hypothyroidism:

A: Tachycardia B: Increased cardiac output C: Bradycardia D: Arrhythmia

6. Drug of choice for hypothyroidism:

A: Methimazole C: Propylthiouracil C: Levothyroxine D: Propranolol

7. Levothyroxine should be taken:

A: After meals B: With calcium supplements C: On empty stomach D: At bedtime with food

8. Severe complication of hypothyroidism:

A: Thyroid storm B: Atrial fibrillation C: Myxedema coma D: Hypertension

9. Which condition is associated with autoimmune hypothyroidism?

A: Graves disease B: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis C: Toxic adenoma D: Thyroid cancer

10. In hypothyroidism, metabolic rate is:

A: Increased B: Decreased C: Normal D: Fluctuating