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What is the most sensitive indicator of primary hypothyroidism?
What is the most sensitive indicator of primary hypothyroidism?
- Serum TSH (correct)
- Free T4
- Serum T3
- Low serum T4
Why is the measurement of serum T3 considered unnecessary and potentially misleading?
Why is the measurement of serum T3 considered unnecessary and potentially misleading?
- T3 is the only thyroid hormone affected in hypothyroidism.
- T3 is the thyroid hormone most likely to decrease in nonthyroidal illness. (correct)
- T3 is the most stable thyroid hormone.
- T3 levels do not change in nonthyroidal illness.
Why should serum TSH not be used alone to diagnose hypothyroidism?
Why should serum TSH not be used alone to diagnose hypothyroidism?
- It remains constant throughout the day.
- It does not always differentiate symptomatic from subclinical hypothyroidism. (correct)
- It decreases in nonthyroidal illness.
- It is the most accurate indicator of hypothyroidism.
What can lead to a misdiagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism in a euthyroid subject?
What can lead to a misdiagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism in a euthyroid subject?
In hypothyroid patients, what can reduce serum TSH levels to within the normal range?
In hypothyroid patients, what can reduce serum TSH levels to within the normal range?
Why might measuring free T4 be helpful in hypothyroid patients undergoing treatment?
Why might measuring free T4 be helpful in hypothyroid patients undergoing treatment?
Which section of the 2019 Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline focuses on the role of specialists in diabetes care?
Which section of the 2019 Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline focuses on the role of specialists in diabetes care?
What percentage of adults aged 65 or older is estimated to have diabetes?
What percentage of adults aged 65 or older is estimated to have diabetes?
Which diabetes-related complication is older adults at increased risk for?
Which diabetes-related complication is older adults at increased risk for?
Which section of the 2019 Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline focuses on treating complications of diabetes?
Which section of the 2019 Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline focuses on treating complications of diabetes?
Who should be primarily responsible for diabetes care in patients with type 1 diabetes or complex hyperglycemia treatment?
Who should be primarily responsible for diabetes care in patients with type 1 diabetes or complex hyperglycemia treatment?
What does the guideline emphasize regarding diabetes treatment goals for older patients?
What does the guideline emphasize regarding diabetes treatment goals for older patients?
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