Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism?
d.
Screening whole populations for hypothyroidism is not warranted. There is a high prevalence of hypothyroidism among the elderly with cognitive impairment.
a.
A young adult female with postpartum depression lasting 2 weeks
b.
A patient taking a thyroid replacement preparation
c.
A 40 year old male with unexplained tremors
d.
An elderly female with recent onset of mental dysfunction
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