Thyroid Disease Quiz
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Initial treatment for a 72 year old with hypothyroidism?
A. 25 mcg
B. 50 mcg
C. depends on weight
D. depends on TSH
Consider treating subclinical hypothyroidism if TSH is greater than ? and symptomatic
A. 4
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
Symptoms of mild hypercalcemia include all of the following except:
A. constipation
B. fatigue
C. sometimes asymptomatic
D. confusion
Thyroid nodule greater than ? should always be sent for FNA
A. 1cm
B. 0.5cm
C. 2 cm
D. Size does not matter
Thyroid antibody testing is best indicated for –
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Both hypo and hyperthyroidism
D. Neither
Elevated TSH and Low T 4 =
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
# 1 reason for hypercalcemia
A. malignancy
B. medications
C. primary hyperparathyroidism
D. Family history
all of the following are appropriate in primary care for management of hyperparathyroidism, except
A. Evaluation and diagnosing
B. Appropriate workup and referral
C. Patient education
D. No referral needed, all can be managed in PC
Hyperthyroidism always gets a referral to endocrinology?
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Depends
Mild hypercalcemia is less than
A. 12
B. 10
C. 11
D. 14
