The most severe type of hypothyroidism is:
A. congenital hypothyroidism
B. Hashimoto's thyroiditis
C. congenital hypothyroidism
D. myxedema
d
Rationale: Myxedema is the most severe type of hypothyroidism, developing in older children and adults. It may lead to myxedema coma and death.
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a. Certification b. Licensure c. Registry d. Credentialing
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A. gases in the cells remain in equal concentration until arterial oxygen levels fall. B. carbon dioxide is not allowed to move across the pulmonary capillary membrane. C. gas moves from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. D. gas moves from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.