Read This Selection: Whatever the Causes of Hyperthyroidism, the Symptoms

Multiple Choice

Read this selection: Whatever the causes of hyperthyroidism, the symptoms are those of increased body metabolism.These include tachycardia, hypertension, sweating, shakiness, anxiety, weight loss despite increased appetite, and diarrhea.Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this condition?

A) Anorexia is present.
B) The BMR is decreased.
C) The pulse rate and blood pressure are increased.
D) Thyroid hormones are decreased.
E) BMs are infrequent and hard.