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Tracheal tug suggests the presence of a (n):
a. enlarged thyroid b. swallowing disorder c. aortic aneurysm d. thoracic carcinoma |
c. aortic aneurysm
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synchronous with pulse
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Which of the following is an expected change in the assessment of the thyroid during pregnancy?
a. palpation of the gland becomes difficult b. a bruit is auscultated c. inspector reveals a goiter d. the gland is tender upon palpation |
b. a brit is auscultated
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may be heard because of increased vascularity.
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Mr Matthews is a 47 year old patient who presents for a routine physical examination, you have noted a bruit over the thyroid. This is suggestive of:
a. hypothyroidism b. hyperthyroidism c. thyroid cancer d. thyroid cyst |
b. hyperthyroidism
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enlarged thyroid gland -auscultate. hypermedabolic state: blood supply dramatically ^ =vascular bruit.
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Coarse, dry, and brittle hair is associated with which metabolic disorder?
a. hypothyroidism b. diabetes mellitus c. Addison disease d. Cushing syndrome |
a. hypothyroidism
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