Evaluation of Learning Objectives

Thyroid Disorders

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To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.

1. Describe how the thyroid begins to develop. A B C D
2. State how the thyroid got its name. A B C D
3. Compare a diffuse and nodular goiter. A B C D
4. Discuss the role of the thyroid gland. A B C D
5. Compare T3 and T4. A B C D
6. Define euthyroidism, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyrotoxicosis. A B C D
7. Describe the TSH test. A B C D
8. Define thyroglobulin. A B C D
9. Describe the three major kinds of antithyroid antibodies. A B C D
10. Discuss preparation for whole body scans. A B C D
11. Define bosselated, goiter, Pemberton's maneuver. A B C D
12. State why CT scans are useful and dangerous. A B C D
13. Describe a fine-needle aspiration biopsy. A B C D
14. Compare primary hypothyroidism and secondary hypothyroidism. A B C D
15. Discuss the problems of iodine deficiency and excess. A B C D
16. List several signs of hypothyroidism. A B C D
17. Discuss how hypothyroidism is treated. A B C D
18. Define hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. A B C D
19. List several symptoms of thyrotoxicosis. A B C D
20. Discuss off-labeling prescribing. A B C D
21. Discuss antibodies, antigens, and autoimmune disorders. A B C D
22. Discuss the statistical occurrence of thyroiditis. A B C D
23. Define polyglandular autoimmune disease. A B C D