A Number of Symptoms and Signs Are Well-Established Manifestations of Thyroid

Multiple Choice

A number of symptoms and signs are well-established manifestations of thyroid dysfunction.The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has established practice guidelines for the diagnostic evaluation and screening of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.The AACE recommends the ___ as the single best screening test.A history of ___ are symptoms of concern,and patients with ___ require MRI or CT imaging because this may be indicative of metastasis.Select the clinical triad to complete this diagnostic screening guideline.

A) serum TSH;calcifications;cough
B) thyroxin profile;whole-body radiation;Hashimoto's disease
C) free thyroid hormone levels;thyroiditis;a pulsating neck mass
D) TSH assay,neck or ear pain,dysphagia