Thyroid Storm Archives

Q) 40 year old lady was on anti thyroid medications which she stopped for 2 weeks.

She presented in emergency with high grade fever and hypotension. ( Thyroid Storm) .

What is not a part of further management?

a) Oxygen

b) Beta blockers

c) Radio active Iodine

d) Lugol's idodine

Thyroid MCqs

Ans c

Explanation:
In the management of a thyroid storm, radioactive iodine (RAI) is not used. RAI is a predisposing factor for thyroid storm, not a treatment. The management includes beta blockers, oxygen and hemodynamic support, IV Lugol iodine, PTU (propylthiouracil), and corticosteroids.