A 50-year-old woman complains that in the past few months she has had little energy, has frequently felt chilled, and has noticed excessive hair loss when she washes her hair

Upon physical exam, her blood pressure registers 105/85 mm Hg, her pulse is slow, and her physician notes dry, cool skin with puffiness of the face and arms. A preliminary diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism is made.

If the diagnosis is correct, one would expect to observe which of the following blood values?


ANS: D

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