A 30-year-old woman complaining of tiredness was seen by her physician. A serum sample was collected at 2 pm. The following results were obtained (reference ranges are given in brackets):  TSH 1.3 mU/L (0.5–5)  Free T4 15 pmol/L (9–22)  Cortisol 220 nmol/L (>550 at 9 am)  The physician has asked for advice regarding the interpretation of the results and any further investigations you would recommend.  What advice would you give to the physician?

A 30-year-old woman complaining of tiredness was seen by her physician. A serum sample was collected at 2 pm. The following results were obtained (reference ranges are given in brackets):  TSH 1.3 mU/L (0.5–5)  Free T4 15 pmol/L (9–22)  Cortisol 220 nmol/L (>550 at 9 am)  The physician has asked for advice regarding the interpretation of the results and any further investigations you would recommend.  What advice would you give to the physician?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter2: Multiplication And Division Of Decimals

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Problem 15SST

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