The patient’s thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is 9.3 mIU/L and serum free thyroxine (T4) is 0.2 ng/dL. Which findings are consistent with these lab results? Select all that apply.

Moon facies , Hemoglobin 8.3 mg/dL , Low density lipoprotein 178 mg/dL. The patient’s lab results of increased TSH (normal range 0.4 to 5.0 mIU/L) and decreased free T4 (normal range 0.7 to 1.8 ng/dl) indicate hypothyroidism. Moon facies, anemia (hemoglobin 8.3 mg/dL), and hyperlipidemia (LDL 178 mg/dL) are consistent with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Protruding eyes, tremors at rest, and tachycardia are consistent with hyperthyroidism, which would be indicated by an elevated T4.

The patient’s thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is 9.3 mIU/...

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