Quiz 31: Thyroid and Parathyroid Drugs: Agents Affecting Bone Mineralization
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Q 1Q 1
Small amounts of _____ must be ingested in the diet so that the thyroid gland can synthesize thyroid hormones.
A)riboflavin
B)selenium
C)iodine
D)manganese
E)magnesium
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Multiple Choice
C
Q 2Q 2
All of the following symptoms are associated with hyperthyroidism EXCEPT:
A)weight loss.
B)bradycardia.
C)insomnia.
D)heat intolerance.
E)muscle wasting.
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Multiple Choice
B
Q 3Q 3
Treatment of hypothyroidism typically consists of:
A)beta blockers.
B)radioactive iodine.
C)large doses of iodide.
D)antithyroid agents such as propylthiouracil (Propyl-Thyracil)and methimazole (Tapazole).
E)none of the above
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Multiple Choice
E
Q 4Q 4
Parathyroid hormone ______ plasma calcium levels by ______ calcium resorption from bone.
A)increases;increasing
B)increases;decreasing
C)decreases;decreasing
D)decreases;increasing
E)none of the above
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Multiple Choice
Q 5Q 5
Prolonged,large dosages of parathyroid hormone ______ bone breakdown,and small,intermittent amounts of parathyroid hormone ______ bone synthesis and remodeling.
A)decrease;decrease
B)decrease;increase
C)increase;decrease
D)increase;increase
E)none of the above
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Multiple Choice
Q 6Q 6
Vitamin D and several related metabolites enhance bone formation by _____ intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate,and _____ renal excretion of calcium and phosphate.
A)increasing;increasing
B)increasing;decreasing
C)decreasing;increasing
D)decreasing;decreasing
E)none of the above
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Multiple Choice
Q 7Q 7
Bisphosphonates such as alendronate (Fosamax)and pamidronate (Aredia)reduce bone resorption in osteoporosis and similar conditions by:
A)inhibiting osteoclast activity.
B)increasing calcium absorption for the gastrointestinal tract.
C)decreasing calcium excretion by the kidneys.
D)providing a dietary source of calcium.
E)all of the above
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Multiple Choice
Q 8Q 8
All of the following drug strategies can be used as part of a comprehensive plan to increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women EXCEPT:
A)estrogen replacement.
B)bisphosphonates.
C)vitamin C.
D)calcium supplements.
E)calcitonin.
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Multiple Choice