Deck 32: Thyroid Drugs

Question

Which drug causes the most rapid decline in circulating thyroid hormones in persons with thyrotoxicosis?

A) methimazole
B) propylthiouracil
C) propranolol
D) potassium iodide
E) radioactive iodine (¹³¹I)

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Question

Which agent is preferred for controlling symptoms of hyperthyroidism prior to administration of radioactive iodine (¹³¹I)?

A) methimazole
B) propylthiouracil
C) propranolol
D) potassium iodide
E) lithium carbonate

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Which drug causes the most rapid decline in circulating thyroid hormones in persons with thyrotoxicosis?

A) methimazole
B) propylthiouracil
C) propranolol
D) potassium iodide
E) radioactive iodine (¹³¹I)

potassium iodide

Which agent is preferred for controlling symptoms of hyperthyroidism prior to administration of radioactive iodine (¹³¹I)?

A) methimazole
B) propylthiouracil
C) propranolol
D) potassium iodide
E) lithium carbonate

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