Question 128 · LEK · Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following abnormalities in laboratory tests should be expected in a patient with clinical symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
- A. decreased TSH concentration, increased FT4 and FT3 concentrations, anemia, hypercholesterolemia.
- B. decreased TSH concentration, increased FT4 and FT3 concentrations, hypocholesterolemia, hypercalcemia.
- C. decreased TSH concentration, decreased FT4 and FT3 concentrations, hypocholesterolemia, hypocalcemia.
- D. increased TSH concentration, increased FT4 and FT3 concentrations, polycythemia, hypercalcemia.
- E. increased TSH concentration, decreased FT4 and FT3 concentrations, anemia, increase ALT activity, hypertriglyceridemia.
Hint
Think of how excess thyroid hormone affects the pituitary feedback loop, lipid catabolism and bone turnover.
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