Potentially Fatal Granulocytopenia Has Been Associated with Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

question 22

Multiple Choice

Potentially fatal granulocytopenia has been associated with treatment of hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil. Patients should be taught to report:

• A) Tinnitus and decreased salivation
• B) Fever and sore throat
• C) Hypocalcemia and osteoporosis
• D) Laryngeal edema and difficulty swallowing

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