The Clinician Suspects That a Client Seen in the Office

question 22

Multiple Choice

The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism.Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit?

• A)High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4
• B)Free T4 and serum calcium
• C)Free T3 and T4
• D)TSH and thyroxin antibodies

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