Your patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Your examination of your patient would most likely reveal which of the following?
a. dyspnea c. tachycardia
b. amenorrhea d. seizures
C
Your examination would most likely reveal tachycardia. Dyspnea, amenorrhea, and seizures are more common in hypothyroidism.
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