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

# 1 reason for hypercalcemia

A. malignancy

B. medications

C. primary hyperparathyroidism

D. Family history

Hyperthyroidism always gets a referral to endocrinology?

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

C. Depends

Thyroid nodule greater than ? should always be sent for FNA

A. 1cm

B. 0.5cm

C. 2 cm

D. Size does not matter

Symptoms of mild hypercalcemia include all of the following except:

A. constipation

B. fatigue

C. sometimes asymptomatic

D. confusion

Mild hypercalcemia is less than

A. 12

B. 10

C. 11

D. 14

Consider treating subclinical hypothyroidism if TSH is greater than ? and symptomatic

A. 4

B. 5

C. 8

D. 10

Thyroid antibody testing is best indicated for –

A. Hypothyroidism

B. Hyperthyroidism

C. Both hypo and hyperthyroidism

D. Neither

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

Elevated TSH and Low T 4 =

A. Hypothyroidism

B. Hyperthyroidism

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