Which of the following statements about iodine is false?
Ans. (A) Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism(Ref: KDT 8/e p276-277)Iodine and iodides are useful in Graves' disease and make the gland shrink, firm and less vascular. These can inhibit all facets of thyroid function. Chronic iodine overdose is called iodism.
Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
Causes iodism
Inhibits the release of thyroxine
Inhibits the synthesis of iodo thyroxine and iodothyronine
Anti Thyroid