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WorksheetsMyxedema coma
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
which of the following is the most characteristics feature of myxedema coma?
High fever and tachyardia
Hypothermia and altered mental status
Hyperactive reflexes and sweating
hypertension and agitation
Which of the following is a common precipitating factor for myxedema coma?
Infection
Excess thyroid hormone intake
Hyperthyroidism
Exercise
which lab finding is expected in a patient with myxedema coma?
High T3 and T4
Low TSH, high T3 and T4
Low T3 and T4, High TSH
Normal thyroid hormone level
Severe hypothyroidism in myxedema coma can lead:
Increased metabolic rate and tachycardia
Hypertension and hyperthermia
Hyperactive neurological reflexes
Decreased metabolism, bradycardia and hypotension
which of the following is part of the inital management of myxedema coma?
Immediate surgery
Intravenous thyroid hormone replacement and supportive care
High-dose corticosteroids only
Strict bed rest without medications
Myxedema coma is most commonly triggered by which factor?
Excess thyroid hormone
Cold exposure
High-calorie diet
Hyperglycemia
Immediate treatment for myxedema coma is:
Iv thyroid hormone
Subcutaneous insulin
Oral propranolol
Myxedema coma come happens because the body has:
Too little thyroid hormone
Too much thyroid hormone
Normal thyroid hormone
Which vital signs is commonly LOW in myxedema coma?
A) Blood pressure
B) Body temperature
Both A and B
Myxedema coma patient often have:
Weight loss guickly
Hair growing faster
Swelling of the face
