CMN 572 UNIT 3 EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
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What is the best screening test for hypothyroidism? - correct answer -
TSH
What labs should be ordered for hypothyroidism? - correct answer -
TSH, CBC, and lipid panel
What is first-line med and dose for hypothyroidism? - correct answer -
Synthroid 25-50mcg (intial); therapeutic dose is 75-125mcg
Synthroid dose should be adjusted by ___mcg every ___-___ weeks
until patient is euthyroid. - correct answer -
When should Synthroid be taken? - correct answer -take on empty
stomach first thing in the morning
,When treating hypothyroidism, TSH should be checked how often after
changing dose or brand? - correct answer -4-6 weeks
What should be checked before starting patient on Synthroid? - correct
answer -Use with caution in patients with CAD and inquire about
angina. Order cardiac consult prior to tx
Pregnant patients on Synthroid will usually need dosage ________ as
pregnancy progresses? - correct answer -increased
Grave's Disease is most common in women of what age? - correct
answer -20-40
What can trigger Grave's Disease? - correct answer -excessive iodine
intake in diet or drugs such as radioiodine contrast or amiodarone
,Thyroiditis commonly causes transient __________ followed by
__________ - correct answer -hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism
Sub-acute (___ _________) thyroiditis may be due to _______ _______
- correct answer -de Quervain; viral infection
What are s/s of hyperthyroidism (Grave's Disease)? - correct answer -
weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, irritability, heat intolerance,
moist skin, fine hair, prominent stare, exopthalmos
What will labs look like in hyperthyroidism? - correct answer -decreased
TSH
Increased T3, T4, Thyroid resin, antithyroid antibodies
What med is used for symptomatic relief until hyperthyroidism is
resolved? - correct answer -Propanolol ER. Start with 60mg QD and
increase. Reduce dose as FT4 normalizes
, What med is preferred for symptomatic relief of hyperthyroidism if the
patient is to receive iodine tx? When should it be D/cd? Who should it
be avoided in? - correct answer -Methimazole (Tapazole); 4 days before
iodine tx. ; pregnancy
What med is favored during pregnancy and breastfeeding for treatment
of hyperthyroidism? - correct answer -PTU
Many patients tx with iodine will develop ___________ - correct answer
-hypothyroidism
Cushing's Syndrome refers to manifestations caused by what? - correct
answer -overexposure of the tissues to corticosteroids
Cushing's syndrome is most commonly caused by what? - correct
answer -excessive doses of corticosteroid drugs; May also be caused by
an adrenal tumor secreting excessive amts of cortisol independent of
ACTH
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST 2025/ 2026
UPDATE | GRADED A+ | 100% SUCCESS
What is the best screening test for hypothyroidism? - correct answer -
TSH
What labs should be ordered for hypothyroidism? - correct answer -
TSH, CBC, and lipid panel
What is first-line med and dose for hypothyroidism? - correct answer -
Synthroid 25-50mcg (intial); therapeutic dose is 75-125mcg
Synthroid dose should be adjusted by ___mcg every ___-___ weeks
until patient is euthyroid. - correct answer -
When should Synthroid be taken? - correct answer -take on empty
stomach first thing in the morning
,When treating hypothyroidism, TSH should be checked how often after
changing dose or brand? - correct answer -4-6 weeks
What should be checked before starting patient on Synthroid? - correct
answer -Use with caution in patients with CAD and inquire about
angina. Order cardiac consult prior to tx
Pregnant patients on Synthroid will usually need dosage ________ as
pregnancy progresses? - correct answer -increased
Grave's Disease is most common in women of what age? - correct
answer -20-40
What can trigger Grave's Disease? - correct answer -excessive iodine
intake in diet or drugs such as radioiodine contrast or amiodarone
,Thyroiditis commonly causes transient __________ followed by
__________ - correct answer -hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism
Sub-acute (___ _________) thyroiditis may be due to _______ _______
- correct answer -de Quervain; viral infection
What are s/s of hyperthyroidism (Grave's Disease)? - correct answer -
weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, irritability, heat intolerance,
moist skin, fine hair, prominent stare, exopthalmos
What will labs look like in hyperthyroidism? - correct answer -decreased
TSH
Increased T3, T4, Thyroid resin, antithyroid antibodies
What med is used for symptomatic relief until hyperthyroidism is
resolved? - correct answer -Propanolol ER. Start with 60mg QD and
increase. Reduce dose as FT4 normalizes
, What med is preferred for symptomatic relief of hyperthyroidism if the
patient is to receive iodine tx? When should it be D/cd? Who should it
be avoided in? - correct answer -Methimazole (Tapazole); 4 days before
iodine tx. ; pregnancy
What med is favored during pregnancy and breastfeeding for treatment
of hyperthyroidism? - correct answer -PTU
Many patients tx with iodine will develop ___________ - correct answer
-hypothyroidism
Cushing's Syndrome refers to manifestations caused by what? - correct
answer -overexposure of the tissues to corticosteroids
Cushing's syndrome is most commonly caused by what? - correct
answer -excessive doses of corticosteroid drugs; May also be caused by
an adrenal tumor secreting excessive amts of cortisol independent of
ACTH
