Which group of symptoms may be indicative of overdosage in a patient taking a thyroid re-placement hormone?
a. Bradycardia, somnolence, and ataxia
b. Dry skin, tremors, and weight gain
c. Tachycardia, insomnia, and nervousness
d. Sneezing, coughing, and neck pain
ANS: C
The signs of thyroid hormone overdose mimic those of hyperthyroidism. They include tachycar-dia, chest pain, nervousness, insomnia, diaphoresis, tremors, and weight loss.
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