<prompt> Which of the following statements about iodine preparations is false?Contraindicated in hypehyroidismCauses iodismInhibits the release of thyroxineInhibits the synthesis of iodo thyroxine and iodo thyronine  <response>: Excess iodine inhibits its own transpo in thyroid cells and may alter the redox potentials of cells, thus interfering with iodination . It leads to reduced T3 and T4 synthesis. potassium iodide can be used in hypehyroidism Potassium iodide KI: a stable form of iodine that blocks uptake of iodine into the thyroid REF.Essential of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition, Page No - 251,252 