A Patient Is Being Evaluated for Thyroid Dysfunction

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is being evaluated for thyroid dysfunction.The laboratory findings include a decreased serum free thyroxine (T₄) level and an elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level.These findings confirm which diagnosis?

• A) Cushing syndrome
• B) Addison disease
• C) Thyrotoxicosis
• D) Hypothyroidism

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