WorksheetsThyroid Disease
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Elevated TSH and Low T 4 =
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid antibody testing is best indicated for -
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Both hypo and hyperthyroidism
Neither
Thyroid nodule greater than ? should always be sent for FNA
1cm
0.5cm
2 cm
Size does not matter
Consider treating subclinical hypothyroidism if TSH is greater than ? and symptomatic
4
5
8
10
Hyperthyroidism always gets a referral to endocrinology?
True
False
Depends
# 1 reason for hypercalcemia
malignancy
medications
primary hyperparathyroidism
Family history
all of the following are appropriate in primary care for management of hyperparathyroidism, except
Evaluation and diagnosing
Appropriate workup and referral
Patient education
No referral needed, all can be managed in PC
Mild hypercalcemia is less than
12
10
11
14
Symptoms of mild hypercalcemia include all of the following except:
constipation
fatigue
sometimes asymptomatic
confusion
Initial treatment for a 72 year old with hypothyroidism?
25 mcg
50 mcg
depends on weight
depends on TSH
