The patient who has long-standing hypothyroidism is at particular risk to develop what additional health problem?
A) Type I diabetes
B) Graves' disease
C) Coronary artery disease
D) Addison's disease
Ans: C
Feedback: Any patient who has had hypothyroidism for a long period is almost certain to have elevated serum cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease.
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