Of the Following Patient Conditions, Which Patients Would Be at Risk

Multiple Choice

Of the following patient conditions, which patients would be at risk for experiencing a thyroid problem due to a decrease in thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) ? Select all that apply.

A) A 55-year-old male with cirrhosis due to alcohol abuse
B) A 47-year-old female experiencing hot flashes and excess diaphoresis related to menopause
C) A 75-year-old man receiving chronic glucocorticoid therapy to treat his severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
D) A 18-year-old female anorexia nervosa patient weighing 78 lb and has consumed no protein for the past 3 years