MS Manal is a 42yo female complains of constant fatigue, despite a full night's sleep. She says her mood is poor and does not have any energy to do anything. She is noted to be wearing a sweater despite warm weather and her hands seem very dry. Labs: T4(free)-low. TSH-high. What is your evaluation of this patient: a. Hyperthyroidism and needs levothyroxine b. Hypothyroidism and needs levothyroxine c. Hypothyroidism and no need for treatment now d. Hyperthyroidism and needs PTU
MS Manal is a 42yo female complains of constant fatigue, despite a full night's sleep. She says her mood is poor and does not have any energy to do anything. She is noted to be wearing a sweater despite warm weather and her hands seem very dry. Labs: T4(free)-low. TSH-high. What is your evaluation of this patient: a. Hyperthyroidism and needs levothyroxine b. Hypothyroidism and needs levothyroxine c. Hypothyroidism and no need for treatment now d. Hyperthyroidism and needs PTU
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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Transcribed Image Text:MS Manal is a 42yo female complains of constant fatigue, despite a full
night's sleep. She says her mood is poor and does not have any energy
to do anything. She is noted to be wearing a sweater despite warm
weather and her hands seem very dry. Labs: T4(free)-low. TSH-high.
What is your evaluation of this patient:
a. Hyperthyroidism and needs levothyroxine
b. Hypothyroidism and needs levothyroxine
c. Hypothyroidism and no need for treatment now
d. Hyperthyroidism and needs PTU
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