What lab values would support the diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Increased T3 and T4
B. Decreased T3 and T4
C. Increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. Decreased TSH
E. Thyroid antibodies – high titer
F. Thyroid scan – increased uptake of radioactive iodine (RAI)
A, D, E, F
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What puts a child at increased risk for visual impairments?
A) Hearing problems B) Hispanic ethnicity C) Down's syndrome D) Motor problems
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