Some points to stress in patient teaching regarding cessation of smoking include

Hypervitaminosis is toxicity from any vitamin, but especially the fat-soluble vitamins A and D.

Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.

Established risk factors for thyroid cancer include

Established risk factors for thyroid cancer include

Hyperparathyroidism increases breakdown of bone and excessive reabsorption of calcium into the blood (hypercalcemia).

The master gland of the endocrine system is

Rapid heartbeat and palpitations, increased metabolism, weight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms and signs of

Rapid heartbeat and palpitations, increased metabolism, weight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms and signs of

An inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering the visible portion of the sclera and lining the inside of the eyelids results in