Which of these 5 statements are true and which are false? The correct answers are given below.
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1. If the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is temporarily elevated due to a non-thyroid illness, the free T4 will usually be normal.
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2.Persons who are on tranylcypromine (brand name Parnate) may develop peripheral neuropathy due to vitamin B6 deficiency.
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3. In persons who develop akathisia on an antipsychotic medication, we should consider testing for iron deficiency.
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4. Delayed-release preparations of iron are more likely to gastrointestinal adverse effects because they are released lower down in the gastrointestinal tract.
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5. After taking an iron supplement, if patients can lie down for about 30 minutes, gastrointestinal side effects may be reduced.
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