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6. Which of these occurs in a myxoedema coma?

  • Hypotension
  • Increased contractility
  • Hyperpyrexia
  • Jaundice

7. Which of these is a cause of primary hypothyroidism?

  • Hashimoto's disease
  • Toxic multinodular goitre
  • Toxic adenoma
  • Pituitary irradiation

8. Which of these is an action of thyroid hormones?

  • Lipogenesis
  • Increased cholesterol excretion
  • Inhibits Na+/K+ pumps
  • Inhibits noradrenaline

9. Low TSH and low T4 is indicative of what?

  • Hashimoto's disease
  • Pituitary adenoma
  • Grave's disease
  • Iodine overdose

10. Which of these drugs cause hypothyroidism?

  • Lithium
  • Corticosteroids
  • Beta blockers
  • Iodine

11. Which of these is a cause of hyperthyroidism?

  • Carbimazole
  • Toxic adenoma
  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis
  • Pituitary irradiation