Richard Is a 36-Year-Old Patient Who Is Complaining of Insomnia

question 58

Multiple Choice

Richard is a 36-year-old patient who is complaining of insomnia and weight loss. He tells you his heart often races. Richard's current weight is 126, and in his chart you notice that at his last visit 3 months ago, his weight was 142. He seems anxious while you are conducting the interview. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?

• A) Graves' disease
• B) Cushing's syndrome
• C) Myxedema
• D) Acromegaly
• E) Addison's disease

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