Question

Which of the following blood test would be checked to evaluate a client with manifestations of exophthalmos, weight loss, heat intolerance and palpitations?

A: Amylase and lipase

B: Hemoglobin and hematocrit

C: ALT and AST

D: T4 and thyroid stimulating hormone

Answer 1

option D is correct ....

• Amylase and lipase tests are used to detect pancreatitis.
• aminotransferase (AST) is usually used to detect liver damage. It is often ordered in conjunction with another liver enzyme, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), or as part of a liver panel or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) to screen for and/or help diagnose liver disorders.
• Hemoglobin (Hb) is the protein contained in red blood cells that is responsible for delivery of oxygen to the tissues. The hematocritmeasures the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma).
• T4 test is known as the thyroxine test. A high level of T4 indicates an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).Symptoms include anxiety, unplanned weight loss, tremors, and diarrhea. exopthalamos is Identified by thyroid test.....exopthalamos is mostly seen in graves disease .
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  1 What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? General: Heat intolerance, perspiration, flushing, tremor, sleep disturbance, or hair loss. Psychological: Nervousness, emotional lability, anxiety, aggressiveness, or delusions. Cardiovascular: Palpitations, tachycardia, or supraventricular dysrhythmias. Respiratory: Breathlessness or hoarseness. Gastrointestinal: Increased appetite, weight loss, or increased frequency of bowel movements. Reproductive: Gynecomastia or irregular menses. Bone: Osteoporosis. Other: Ophthalmopathy or dermopathy. 2 What are the three most common causes of hyperthyroidism? Graves' disease. Tovie multinodularcoitor/TMMC)