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BioMedicine Board Exam Prep
Thyroid Panel
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Symptoms of hypothyroidism include all of the following EXCEPT
Fatigue
Weight loss
Cold intolerance
Slow heart rate
Weakness
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b)
c)
d)
The Free Thyroxine (FT4) blood test is used to diagnose thyroid function and
Monitor kidney function
Monitor how thyroxine influences heart rate
Monitor free radicals
Monitor thyroid replacement therapy and suppressive therapy
3.
Which of the following thyroid related tests provides the most reliable confirmatory
diagnosis for hyperthyroidism?
Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Total Thyroxine (T4)
Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG)
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b)
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The Thyroxine (T4) blood test is one of the first tests done to assess thyroid function.
Results show that
High levels indicate hyperthyroid state and low levels indicate hypothyroid state
High levels indicate hypothyroid state and low levels indicate hyperthyroid state
Unchanging levels indicate hypothyroid state
Fluctuating levels indicate hyperthyroid state
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b)
c)
d)
e)
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include all of the following EXCEPT
Nervousness
Heat intolerance
Weight gain
Insomnia
Rapid heartbeat
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b)
c)
d)
Thyroid hormone is composed of
T1 and T2
T4 and T3
T5 and T6
T8 and T9
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a)
b)
c)
d)
The Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) blood test is used to diagnose thyroid
disorders and
Monitor renal filtration rates
Conclusively confirm thyroid cancer
Exclude thyroid cancer
Monitor thyroid replacement therapy
8.
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b)
c)
d)
Which of the following has decreased levels of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroiditis
Primary hypothyroidism (thyroid dysfunction)
Patients who have taken large doses of iodine
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a)
b)
c)
d)
Which of the following is NOT true about the Total Triiodothyronine (T3) blood test?
Used in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism
Very reliable in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism
Increased T3 is associated with hyperthyroidism
Decreased T3 is associated with hypothyroidism
10. Which of the following has increased levels of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?
a) Suppressive doses of thyroid medication
b) Hyperthyroidism
c) Secondary hypothyroidism (pituitary or hypothalamus dysfunction)
d) Primary hypothyroidism (thyroid dysfunction)
11. In hypothyroidism calcium supplementation
a) Interferes with the absorption of the thyroid drug Eltroxin (levothyroxine) when taken
concurrently
b) Should not be taken with the prostate drug Proscar (finasteride)
c) Prevents the metabolism of Vitamin D
d) Should not be taken with MAO inhibitors such as Nardil (phenelzine)
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