09-06-2007, 08:52 PM
12. A 23-year-old woman with protruding eyes arrives at
the clinic complaining of nervousness. She has a 1-
month history of short temper, crying easily, and
tremor. Further evaluation reveals a diffuse goiter and a
family history of autoimmune disorders. The physician
suspects Graves disease. Which of the following sets of
changes would be expected in this patient?
Free Thyroid Total Thyroid
TSH Hormone Hormone
Levels Levels Levels
(A) ↓ ↑ ↑
(B) ↓ ↑ ↓
© ↓ ↓ ↑
(D) ↑ ↑ ↓
(E) ↑ ↑ ↑
the clinic complaining of nervousness. She has a 1-
month history of short temper, crying easily, and
tremor. Further evaluation reveals a diffuse goiter and a
family history of autoimmune disorders. The physician
suspects Graves disease. Which of the following sets of
changes would be expected in this patient?
Free Thyroid Total Thyroid
TSH Hormone Hormone
Levels Levels Levels
(A) ↓ ↑ ↑
(B) ↓ ↑ ↓
© ↓ ↓ ↑
(D) ↑ ↑ ↓
(E) ↑ ↑ ↑