QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Weight loss, palpitations and heat intolerance are all symptoms of HYPERthyroidism. As these are all consistent with the same diagnosis, this is the correct combination of answers.
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a
Weight loss, palpitations and heat intolerance
QuestionChoice
Although palpitations are commonly associated with HYPERthyroidism, weight gain and constipation are associated with HYPOthyroidism. Therefore, this is not the correct combination of symptoms.
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d
Palpitations, weight gain and constipation
QuestionChoice
Although a lump in the neck (goitre) is seen in both HYPER and HYPO thyroidism, weight gain and low mood are commonly seen in HYPOthyroidism. Therefore, this is not the correct combination of symptoms.
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c
Weight gain, neck lump and low mood
QuestionChoice
Although irritability is seen in both HYPER and HYPO thyroidism, weight gain and cold intolerance are symptoms of HYPOthyroidism. Therefore, this is not the correct combination of symptoms.
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b
Weight gain, irritability and cold intolerance
QuestionChoice
All of the symptoms listed above are indicative of HYPOthyroidism.
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e
Menorrhagia, low mood, constipation
Concept
Chapter
2693
3959
Hyperthyroidism
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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A woman presents to her GP complaining of a myriad of symptoms. She is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism with the results of her blood tests showing elevated T4 and reduced TSH.

Which of the following symptoms would she be most likely to report?
a