Lauri Is Being Treated for Hypothyroidism with a Synthetic Replacement

question 13

Multiple Choice

Lauri is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic replacement.What signs might indicate that her dose is too high?

• A)exophthalmos
• B)bradycardia
• C)hypotension
• D)weight gain

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A subcortical forebrain structure; it serves a vital role in our learning to associate things with emotional responses and in processing emotional information.

Fearful Responses

Emotional and physiological reactions triggered by perceived threats or dangers, often involving increased heart rate and adrenaline production.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brains of humans and other vertebrates, playing critical roles in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory and in spatial memory navigation.

London Taxi Drivers

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