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BioMedicine Board Exam Prep Thyroid Panel 1. a) b) c) d) e) Symptoms of hypothyroidism include all of the following EXCEPT Fatigue Weight loss Cold intolerance Slow heart rate Weakness 2. a) 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) a) b) c) d) 4. a) b) c) d) 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 5. a) b) c) d) e) Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include all of the following EXCEPT Nervousness Heat intolerance Weight gain Insomnia Rapid heartbeat 6. a) b) c) d) Thyroid hormone is composed of T1 and T2 T4 and T3 T5 and T6 T8 and T9 7. 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. a) 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 9. 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) Answer Key on Next Page Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.