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CHaPTEr 70 Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases 956.e1

MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. When assessing an individual with thyrotoxicosis, which feature A. Proptosis of the eyes
is NOT consistent with a diagnosis of Graves disease? B. Pretibial myxedema
A. Increasing severity of symptoms over weeks to C. Previous history of Graves disease
months D. Goiter with a bruit
B. Grittiness of the eyes and blurred vision on waking in the E. Onset of symptoms 4 months after delivery
morning 3. In moderate to severe Graves ophthalmopathy (GO), the
C. Neck pain following treatments are evidence based and effective except:
D. A family history of autoimmune hypothyroidism and A. Oral selenium supplements
pernicious anemia B. Topical lubricants
E. Relief of symptoms with beta­blocker medication
C. Systemic glucocorticoids
2. Which of the listed clinical features is in keeping with a D. Orbital radiotherapy
diagnosis of postpartum thyroiditis (PPT)? E. Orbital decompression surgery