The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism.Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit?

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Hyperthyroidism is characterized by low levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and high levels of free T4. Therefore, the initial test should be a high sensitivity TSH and free T4 to diagnose hyperthyroidism. Free T3 and T4 and thyroxin antibodies may be ordered as follow-up tests. Serum calcium is not typically used to diagnose hyperthyroidism.

The Clinician Suspects That a Client Seen in the Office