Penny: Chapter 12 Neck

Which muscles are located posterior to each thyroid lobe? a. sternocleidomastoid b. longus colli c. sternohyoid d. omohyoid

b. longus colli

Hypercalcemia is associated with which of the following? a. grave's disease b. thyroglossal duct cyst c. parathyroid adenoma d. thyroid adenoma

c. parathyroid adenoma

26. What is the first branch of the external carotid artery? a. ICA b. optic artery c. superior thyroid artery d. inferior thyroid artery

c. superior thyroid artery

Benign congenital cysts located superior to the thyroid gland and near the hyoid bone are referred o as: a. brachial cleft cysts b. follicular adenomas c. thyroglossal duct cyst d. parathyroid adenomas

c. thyroglossal duct cyst

In the presence of Hashimoto thyroiditis, the thyroid produces: a. too many thyroid hormones b. too much calcium c. too few thyroid hormones d. too much iodine

c. too few thyroid hormones

The superior extension of the thyroid isthmus is referred to as: a. thyroglossal duct b. brachial cleft c. yodeler's lobe d. pyramidal lobe

d. pyramidal lobe

The fluid produced by the thyroid gland that contains thyroid hormones is referred to as: a. thyroxine b. calcitonin c. colloid d. triiodothyronine

c. colloid

Which vascular structure is located closest to the thyroid lobes? a. external carotid vein b. external carotid artery c. IJV d. ICA

d. ICA

Which of the following best describes the normal appearance of a cervical lymph node? a. a hypoechoic, oblong structure with a distinct echogenic hilum b. a rounded, echogenic structure with small calcifications c. a solid, hypoechoic mass that measures greater than 1 cm d. a solid, echogenic mass that measures less than 1 cm

a. a hypoechoic, oblong structure with a distinct echogenic hilum

A cystic mass noted at the mandibular angle is most likely a: a. brachial cleft cyst b. follicular adenoma c. thyroglossal duct cyst d. parathyroid adenoma

a. brachial cleft cyst

Which of the following would more likely be a malignant thyroid nodule? a. cold nodule b. hot nodule

a. cold nodule

Normally, how many parathyroid glands are found within the adult neck? a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

b. 4

All of the following are hormones produced by the thyroid except: a. thyroxine b. iodine c. triiodothyronine d. calcitonin

b. iodine

The thyroid gland utilizes which of the following to produce its hormone? a. colloid b. iodine c. iron d. calcium

b. iodine

Which abnormality is associated with the sonographic findings of a thyroid inferno? a. hashimoto thyroiditis b. graves disease c. hyperparathyroidism d. cervical lymphadenopathy

b. graves disease

A normal lymph node will not measure greater than: a. 8 mm b. 5 mm c. 12 mm d. 10 mm

d. 10 mm

A thyroid isthmus that measures greater than ____ is indicative of thyroid enlargement. a. 8 mm b. 5 mm c. 12 mm d. 10 mm

d. 10 mm

A 30-year-old patient presents to the ultrasound department for a thyroid sonogram with a history of weight loss, hair loss, and hyperthyroidism. You note that the patient has bulging eyes. What is the most likely diagnosis? a. Hashimoto thyroiditis b. Grave's disease c. hyperparathyroidism d. cervical lymphadenopathy

b. Grave's disease

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism? a. graves disease b. hashimoto thyroiditis c. papillary carcinoma d. parathyroid adenoma

b. hashimoto thyroiditis

Parathyroid glands control the release and absorption of which nutrient? a. thyroxine b. triiodothyronine c. calcitonin d. calcium

d. calcium

All of the following are diagnostic findings of benign thyroid nodules except: a. anechoic mass b. eggshell calcification c. hyperechoic mass d. cold nodule

d. cold nodule

Which of the following is the most common form of thyroid cancer? a. follicular b. anaplastic c. lymphoma d. papillary

d. papillary

Which muscles are located anterior to the thyroid gland? a. sternocleidomastoid b. longus colli c. thyrocervical trunk d. strap

d. strap

What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism? a. graves disease b. hashimoto thyroiditis c. papillary carcinoma d. parathyroid adenoma

a. graves disease

Which muscles are located lateral to each thyroid lobe? a. sternocleidomastoid b. longus colli c. sternohyoid d. omohyoid

a. sternocleidomastoid

What type of gland is the thyroid gland? a. endocrine b. exocrine c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

a. endocrine

What structure may be confused for a thyroid or parathyroid mass because of its relationship to the trachea and the posterior aspect of the left thyroid gland? a. esophagus b. common carotid artery c. internal jugular vein d. sternothyroid

a. esophagus

Which of the following is the hormone that is the most abundantly produced by the thyroid? a. thyroxine b. iodine c. triiodothyronine d. calcitonin

a. thyroxine

All of the following are sonographic findings of an abnormal lymph node except: a. rounded shape b. echogenic hilum c. calcifications d. enlargement

b. echogenic hilum

All of the following are sonographic findings of malignant thyroid nodules except: a. internal calcifications b. echogenic mass c. cervical node involvement e. solitary mass

b. echogenic mass