Which manifestation of Graves' disease is unaffected by medical treatment for the hyperthy-roidism?
A. Thinning hair
B. Exophthalmos
C. Weight loss
D. Tachycardia
B
Medical or surgical therapy for hyperthyroidism does not reduce the exophthalmos, although these therapies will prevent progression of the associated eye changes.
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a. True b. False
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