CPE NO.8/2022: HYPOTHYROIDISM

The most common thyroid disorder is:

• Hypothyroidism

• Riedel's thyroiditis

• Thyrocele

In most cases, Hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis is much more common in women during pregnancy.

• True

• False

One of the symptoms of hypothyroidism is:

• Fatigue

• Intolerance to cold

• Weight gain

• All of the above

The symptoms of hypothyroidism may be difficult to detect, so the condition can best be diagnosed with:

• An MRI scan

• An ultrasound

• A thyroid stimulating hormone test (TSH)

• A hemoglobin test or hematocrit test

Lithium can cause hypothyroidism?

• True

• False

Choose the main hormone secreted by the Thyroid gland

• T4

• T3

• Both T3 and T4