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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