Congenital Hypothyroidism

Question 1

All of the following could be signs or symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

hypertonia

Question 2

Today's date is August 20, 2021

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Babies with congenital hypothyroidism are usually symptomatic at birth.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of thyroid dyshormonogenesis?

Accepted Answer

Pendred Syndrome, Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) gene mutation

Question 5

Which of the following are true regarding thyroid gland development?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal development accounts for the majority of congenital hypothyroidism, The thyroid is initially connected to the tongue via the thyroglossal duct, A lingual thyroid results from abnormal migration of the thyroid

Question 6

When was CU School of Medicine founded?

Accepted Answer

1883

Question 7

Treatment of congenital hypothyroidism should be started as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

All of the following are true regarding central hypothyroidism EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

TSH is elevated in the setting of a low T4

Question 9

Who is the author of the book Charlotte's Web?

Accepted Answer

E.B. White

Question 10

What is the most common cause of congenital hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

thyroid dysgenesis

Congenital Hypothyroidism

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Congenital Hypothyroidism

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