DRUG INDUCED
THYROIDITIS-MCQS
1.Tyrosine kinase
inhibitors are associated with thyroid dysfunction.
2.Alemtuzumab(Lemtrada)
is associated with thyroid dysfunction.
3.Immune
checkpoint inhibitors are associated with thyroid dysfunction.
4.Amiodarone
contains about 68% by weight of iodine.
5.Lithium
associated thyroid dysfunction is commonly seen few weeks after commencing
treatment.
ANSWERS
1. TRUE-
2. TRUE-used to treat multiple sclerosis
3. TRUE-are monoclonal antibodies
4. TRUE
5. FALSE-generally occurring after 8-12
months of treatment.
