[Answered]: A 27-year-old woman presents to her doctor…

A 27-year-old woman presents to her doctor complaining of neck pain that radiates to her left ear. The pain has been more or less constant for the last 3 weeks and increases when she chews and swallows. She was in her normal state of health before the pain started. She also mentions that she has been experiencing palpitations, muscle weakness, increased sweating, and frequent defecation (without an increase in stool weight) for the last 2 weeks. Her past medical history is significant for a flu-like illness 2 months ago. She currently takes no medications. She doesn’t smoke or use alcohol or drugs. Her pulse is 104/min and irregular, with a blood pressure of 140/80 mm Hg. On examination, the physician notices that the patient is restless and has fine tremors in both hands. Her anterior neck is swollen, warm to the touch, and markedly tender on palpation. Thyroid function tests and a biopsy are ordered. Which of the following are expected in her thyroid function tests?A. Normal Serum TSH, t Total T4, Normal Free T4, Normal |131 Uptake B. 1 Serum TSH, t Total T4, t Free T4, T |131 Uptake C. 1 Serum TSH, 1 Total T4, f Free T4, L |131 Uptake D. Normal Serum TSH, I Total T4, Normal Free T4, Normal |131 Uptake E. 1 Serum TSH, Total T4, 1 Free T4, T | 131 Uptake