Chapter 46. Thyroid Disorders

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 46. Thyroid Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. When methimazole is started for hyperthyroidism it may take ____ to see total reversal of hyperthyroid symptoms.
A. 2 to 4 weeks
B. 1 to 2 months
C. 3 to 4 months
D. 6 to 12 months

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for:
A. A calcium channel blocker
B. A beta blocker
C. Liothyronine
D. An alpha blocker

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. After starting a patient with Grave’s disease on an antithyroid agent such as methimazole, patient monitoring includes TSH and free T4 every:
A. 1 to 2 weeks
B. 3 to 4 weeks
C. 2 to 3 months
D. 6 to 9 months

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. A woman who is pregnant and has hyperthyroidism is best managed by a specialty team who will most likely treat her with:
A. Methimazole
B. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
C. Radioactive iodine
D. Nothing, treatment is best delayed until after her pregnancy ends

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

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