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What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
Which demographic is more frequently affected by Graves disease?
Which demographic is more frequently affected by Graves disease?
What are common clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
What are common clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
What is the characteristic effect of hyperthyroidism on the patient's metabolic rate?
What is the characteristic effect of hyperthyroidism on the patient's metabolic rate?
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What is the most common age range for the onset of Graves disease?
What is the most common age range for the onset of Graves disease?
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Which of the following is a cause of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a cause of hyperthyroidism?
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What is the primary effect of Graves disease on the thyroid gland?
What is the primary effect of Graves disease on the thyroid gland?
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What is the main effect of hyperthyroidism on the patient's heart rate?
What is the main effect of hyperthyroidism on the patient's heart rate?
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Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
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What is a common gastrointestinal manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
What is a common gastrointestinal manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with Graves disease?
Which symptom is commonly associated with Graves disease?
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What changes in menstruation may women with Graves disease experience?
What changes in menstruation may women with Graves disease experience?
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Which cardiac effect may be related to increased sensitivity to catecholamines in Graves disease?
Which cardiac effect may be related to increased sensitivity to catecholamines in Graves disease?
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What may occur if hyperthyroidism in Graves disease is severe and untreated?
What may occur if hyperthyroidism in Graves disease is severe and untreated?
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How is the diagnosis of advanced Graves disease made?
How is the diagnosis of advanced Graves disease made?
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What signs are indicative of greatly increased blood flow through the thyroid gland in Graves disease?
What signs are indicative of greatly increased blood flow through the thyroid gland in Graves disease?
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What may be a cause of symptoms of hyperthyroidism in Graves disease?
What may be a cause of symptoms of hyperthyroidism in Graves disease?
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What is likely to result from long-standing use of thyroid hormone without close monitoring in Graves disease?
What is likely to result from long-standing use of thyroid hormone without close monitoring in Graves disease?
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Which of the following is a symptom of advanced, untreated Graves disease?
Which of the following is a symptom of advanced, untreated Graves disease?
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What may occur with the release of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone in Graves disease?
What may occur with the release of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone in Graves disease?
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What may be heard over the thyroid arteries in Graves disease?
What may be heard over the thyroid arteries in Graves disease?
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