When you arrive at your office in the health maintenance organization, a patient calls out to you. He is near hysteria; he tells you he is experiencing heart palpitations and feels he is “jumping out of his skin.” You check the records and note this patient has been on thyroid medication. Explain to the patient what you think may be the cause of his symptoms and what action should be taken.

When you arrive at your office in the health maintenance organization, a patient calls out to you. He is near hysteria; he tells you he is experiencing heart palpitations and feels he is “jumping out of his skin.” You check the records and note this patient has been on thyroid medication. Explain to the patient what you think may be the cause of his symptoms and what action should be taken.

Body Structures & Functions

12th Edition

ISBN:9781285695495

Author:Scott

Publisher:Scott

Chapter11: Endocrine Systems

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