Define thyroiditis

What will be an ideal response?


Inflammation of the thyroid gland

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a. gastrectomy b. anastomosis c. lithotripsy d. laparotomy

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While assessing a female client for anomalies of the genital tract, the primary health-care professional observes that the uterus is absent in the client and the vagina is foreshortened. However, the client's breast is normal in shape and contour

Which menstrual disorder would the nurse suspect in the client? 1. Dysmenorrhea 2. Mayer-Rokitansky-Hauser syndrome 3. Premenstrual syndrome 4. Menorrhea

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Steroid receptors are complexed with _____

a. Hsp90 in the cytoplasm b. Hsp90 on the cell surface c. calcineurin in the cytoplasm d. calcineurin in the nucleus e. NF?B in the cytoplasm.

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Which is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

A. poverty B. a dysfunctional family life C. being assertive D. working in a health care profession

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