Thyroid Disorders Quiz

Which of the following is a classic feature of hypothyroidism?

• Heat intolerance

• Weight loss

• Cold intolerance

• Diarrhea

Which medication is associated with drug-induced hypothyroidism?

• Amiodarone

• Lithium

• Aspirin

• Metformin

A 60-year-old woman from an iodine-deficient region presents with a multinodular neck mass. The most likely diagnosis is:

• Hashimoto's thyroiditis

• Toxic multinodular goiter

• Retropharyngeal abscess

• Lipoma

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of hyperthyroidism?

• Tremors

• Weight gain

• Palpitations

• Heat intolerance

A midline neck lump that moves with tongue protrusion is characteristic of a:

• Branchial cyst

• Thyroglossal cyst

• Carotid artery aneurysm

• Salivary gland tumor

A 35-year-old female presents with fatigue, weight gain, and a diffusely enlarged thyroid. She reports cold intolerance and dry skin. The most likely diagnosis is:

• Graves' disease

• Hashimoto's thyroiditis

• Subacute thyroiditis

• Toxic adenoma

A 28-year-old man has a sudden-onset, tender neck swelling with fever and myalgias. He recently recovered from a viral illness. What is the most likely cause?

• Hodgkin's lymphoma

• Subacute (de Quervain's) thyroiditis

• Iodine deficiency goiter

• Cystic hygroma

A 50-year-old male with atrial fibrillation on amiodarone reports weight loss, tremors, and neck fullness. Lab tests show elevated T4. The most probable diagnosis is:

• Graves' disease

• Amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism

• Metastatic thyroid cancer

• Parathyroid adenoma

When evaluating a neck lump, which question is LEAST useful for narrowing the differential?

• Is the lump painful?

• Patients address

• Infertility

• Do you have difficulty swallowing?

List five common non-thyroid causes of neck swelling