Author Question: Which of the following conditions most often causes primary acquired hypothyroidism? a. childhood ... (Read 76 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following conditions most often causes primary acquired hypothyroidism?

a. childhood communicable diseases such as chickenpox or mumps
b. an unusual reaction to immunizations for childhood communicable diseases
c. autoimmune chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis called Hashimoto's thyroiditis
d. infections, particularly beta-hemolytic streptococcus infections

Question 2

The caregivers can best minimize separation issues associated with school by:

a. letting the child know that this experience will not be fun all the time
b. presenting the experience as a fun and exciting adventure
c. telling the child ahead of time about all the things he or she will not like, to prepare the child
d. staying away from the school and letting the child know he or she is big now and can solve his or own problems

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Primary acquired hypothyroidism is not caused by childhood communicable diseases such as chickenpox or mumps.
B Incorrect. Primary acquired hypothyroidism is not caused by an unusual reaction to immunizations for childhood communicable diseases.
C Correct. Primary acquired hypothyroidism is the most common form and is usually caused by autoimmune chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This condition occurs during childhood and adolescence and more frequently in girls.
D Incorrect. Primary acquired hypothyroidism is not caused by infections, particularly beta-hemolytic streptococcus infections.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. By letting the child know that the experience will not be fun all the time.
B Correct. By suggesting that school is an adventure and that learning can be fun, the transition to school can be enhanced.
C Incorrect. By telling the child ahead of time those things that he or she will not like, the caregivers may cause the child to experience separation issues.
D Incorrect. Staying away from school and telling the child he or she is big now will likely enhance separation difficulties.