For which of the following thyroid conditions is epinephrine contraindicated?
a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. euthyroid
d. all of the above
b. Epinephrine is contraindicated in patients with undiagnosed thyroid storm, which is a form of hyperthyroidism. High thyroid levels can cause hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions such as congestive heart failure and arrhythmias.
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