Which of the following statements is true of antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil and methimazole?
A. Antithyroid drugs cannot be easily absorbed into the thyroid gland after oral use.
B. Antithyroid drugs inhibit the anterior pituitary from secreting TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) into the bloodstream.
C. Antithyroid drugs inhibit the incorporation of iodide into tyrosine and the condensation of monoiodotyrosine and diiodotyrosine.
D. Antithyroid drugs stimulate the thyroid to secrete more T3 and T4.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
A patient in the clinic is concerned because her family has a strong history of colon cancer. The patient asks you what she can do to find out if she is going to get colon cancer. Why would you suggest genetic testing?
A) Just to calm the patient's concerns. B) There is a chance genetic testing can tell the patient whether she has colon cancer. C) Genetic testing cannot yet identify people at risk for colon cancer. D) Researchers have refined methods for genetics risk assessment, and preclinical diagnosis to identify people at risk for some GI disorders.
If trauma above the clavicle is suspected, it is important to:
a. test range of motion of the neck. b. remove any headgear. c. arrange for neck extension x-ray studies. d. stabilize the neck in a neutral position.
Admission to long-term care is typically a culmination in a long series of health problems and functional limitations. Which of the following problems is most likely to precipitate admission to long-term care?
A) Kidney disease B) Traumatic injury C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease D) Dementia
The period of life extending from infancy to puberty is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).