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SARAH MICHELLE LIVE REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS || VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS ||
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - (ANSWER)TSH Level
What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - (ANSWER)TSH Level
What is the normal range for TSH? - (ANSWER)0.5-5.0
What is the normal range for TSH? - (ANSWER)0.5-5.0
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - (ANSWER)If thyroid screening of TSH
comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - (ANSWER)If thyroid screening of TSH
comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hyperthyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hyperthyroidism
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What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hypothyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hypothyroidism
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? - (ANSWER)Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? - (ANSWER)Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - (ANSWER)If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - (ANSWER)If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - (ANSWER)6-8 weeks
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After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - (ANSWER)6-8 weeks
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
(ANSWER)Every 6-12 months
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
(ANSWER)Every 6-12 months
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Tapazole and PTU
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Tapazole and PTU
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
(ANSWER)We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester. After first
trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
(ANSWER)We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester. After first
trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
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What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR,
BUN, Creatinine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR,
BUN, Creatinine
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR-
this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood and how well they
are removing waste.
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR-
this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood and how well they
are removing waste.
SARAH MICHELLE LIVE REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS || VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS ||
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - (ANSWER)TSH Level
What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - (ANSWER)TSH Level
What is the normal range for TSH? - (ANSWER)0.5-5.0
What is the normal range for TSH? - (ANSWER)0.5-5.0
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - (ANSWER)If thyroid screening of TSH
comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - (ANSWER)If thyroid screening of TSH
comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hyperthyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hyperthyroidism
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What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hypothyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
(ANSWER)Hypothyroidism
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? - (ANSWER)Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? - (ANSWER)Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - (ANSWER)If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - (ANSWER)If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - (ANSWER)6-8 weeks
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After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - (ANSWER)6-8 weeks
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
(ANSWER)Every 6-12 months
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
(ANSWER)Every 6-12 months
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Tapazole and PTU
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Tapazole and PTU
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
(ANSWER)We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester. After first
trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
(ANSWER)We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester. After first
trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
, 4
What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
(ANSWER)Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR,
BUN, Creatinine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR,
BUN, Creatinine
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR-
this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood and how well they
are removing waste.
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? - (ANSWER)GFR-
this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood and how well they
are removing waste.
