A severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in females over age 50 is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
myxedema
Myxedema is a severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in females over age 50.
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a. Variable but decreased b globin chain synthesis b. No b globin chain synthesis c. Variable but decreased g chain synthesis d. No gamma chain synthesis
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A. legal health record. B. HIPAA-designated record set. C. health information system. D. all of these.
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A. suction the airway. B. perform a blind finger sweep. C. perform 30 chest compressions. D. ventilate again with greater force.