You Are Seeing a Patient in Therapy Who Is on Replacement

question 5

Multiple Choice

You are seeing a patient in therapy who is on replacement therapy for hypothyroidism.Which one of the following responses or observations indicates that this patient's level of thyroid hormone may be too elevated?

• A)Heat intolerance during aquatic therapy
• B)Cold intolerance with an ice pack
• C)Dry, flaky skin noted during a back massage
• D)Bradycardia during a treadmill test

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