Abo_shousha_thyroid
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
T3 is preferred over thyroxine in the treatment of:
- A.
Endemic goiter
- B.
Cretinism
- C.
Carcinoma of thyroid
- D.
Myxoedema coma
Correct Answer
D. Myxoedema coma -
- 2.
Carbimazole acts by inhibiting:
- A.
Iodide trapping
- B.
Oxidation of iodide
- C.
Proteolysis of thyroglobulin
- D.
Synthesis of thyroglobulin protein
Correct Answer
B. Oxidation of iodide -
- 3.
The following thyroid inhibitor interferes with peripheral conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine:
- A.
Propyl thiouracil
- B.
Methimazole
- C.
Carbimazole
- D.
Radioactive iodine
Correct Answer
A. Propyl thiouracil -
- 4.
Carbimazole differs from propylthiouracil in that:
- A.
It is dose to dose less potent
- B.
It has a shorter plasma half life
- C.
It does not produce an active metabolite
- D.
It does not inhibit peripheral conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine
Correct Answer
D. It does not inhibit peripheral conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine -
- 5.
The thyroid inhibitor which produces the fastest response is:
- A.
Lugol’s iodine
- B.
Radioactive iodine
- C.
Propylthiouracil
- D.
Lithium carbonate
Correct Answer
A. Lugol’s iodine -
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