Following the identification of low levels of T3 and T4 coupled with the presence of a goiter, a 28-year-old female has been diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis. In light of this diagnosis, which of the following assessment results would constitute an unexpected finding?
A) The presence of myxedema in the woman's face and extremities
B) Recent weight gain despite a loss of appetite and chronic fatigue
C) Coarse, dry skin and hair with decreased sweat production
D) Increased white cell count and audible crackles on chest auscultation
Answer: D) Increased white cell count and audible crackles on chest auscultation
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A) Perform CPR on the patient to restore normal respiratory function. B) Evaluate the degree of radiation exposure in the patient using a Geiger counter. C) Undress the patient and have him shower and wash with soap to decontaminate himself. D) Administer potassium iodide.
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A) Instruct the patient to stop taking St. John's wort at least two weeks prior to surgery due to its interaction with anesthetic agents. B) Instruct the patient to continue taking ephedrine prior to surgery due to its effect on blood pressure. C) Instruct the patient to discontinue synthroid due to its effect on blood coagulation and potential heart dysrhythmias. D) Instruct the patient to continue any herbal supplements and inform the patient they have no effect on the surgical procedure.
Which of the following are the causes of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excessive amounts of brain serotonin, dopamine, and ?-aminobutyric acid b. Genetic inheritance combined with neurochemical and metabolic changes c. Living through a severe disaster, whether manmade or natural d. Physiological abnormalities in the brain structure e. Posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) f. Social isolation, rejection, and/or stress
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1. Provide involuntary control over cardiac muscles. 2. Provide voluntary control of skeletal muscles. 3. Provide involuntary control over smooth muscles. 4. Provide involuntary control of glands.