A Number of Symptoms and Signs Are Well-Established Manifestations of Thyroid

question 25

Multiple Choice

A number of symptoms and signs are well-established manifestations of thyroid dysfunction.The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has established practice guidelines for the diagnostic evaluation and screening of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.The AACE recommends the ___________ as the single best screening test.A history of ___________ are symptoms of concern,and patients with ___________ require MRI or CT imaging,because this may be indicative of metastasis.Select the clinical triad to complete this diagnostic screening guideline.

• A) serum TSH; calcifications; cough
• B) thyroxin profile; whole-body radiation; Hashimoto's disease
• C) free thyroid hormone levels; thyroiditis; a fixed immobile neck mass
• D) TSH assay, neck or ear pain, dysphagia

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