Interactive Thyroid Case Study
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TOPIC 02: Patient Information

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Filling the Family History section in the medical history questionnaire

Filling the Family History section in the medical history questionnaire

She has a family history of thyroid disease. 
Medical manometer, stethoscope and cardiogram
Medical manometer, stethoscope and cardiogram
  • Weight is 152 lbs
  • Heart rate is 64 bpm
  • Blood pressure is 138/86
  • Her thyroid gland is mildly enlarged, without nodularity.
  • She has trace edema in her lower extremities, and her reflexes are slow. 
Blood in test tube, stethoscope and investigation form on table
Blood in test tube, stethoscope and investigation form on table

TSH is 15.3 mIU/mL (elevated), free T4 is 0.3 mIU/mL (decreased), and total cholesterol is 276 mg/mL.

Primary Hypothyroidism