1. The answer is A
- Suppurative is a non viral infection of the thyroiditis
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune issue
- Subacute thyroiditis is believed to be viral
- Riedel thyroiditis is a fibrous infiltration
2. The answer is C 33%
3. The answer is B. The symptoms described and an elevated TSH point toward hypothyroidism.
- Propranolol is a beta blocker used to treat thyroid storm or symptoms of hyperthyroid.
- Levothyroxine is a T4 replacement and the correct choice for a symptomatic postpartum thyroiditis
- Postpartum thyroiditis is typically self limiting though symptoms should be treated
- Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to treat breast feeding women for hyperthyroidism.
4. The answer is B
- Thyrotoxicosis or thyroid storm is an extreme hyperactive thyroid condition
- Myxedema is the answer
- Levothyroxine is a synthetic T4 ( you should probably go back and review if you picked this)
5. The answer is B decreased sodium
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