Question

what does a bruit heard on auscultation over the thyroid suggest?
subacute thyroiditis
hashimotos disease
nontoxic goiter
graves disease
medullary carcinoma

Explanation:

A bruit heard on auscultation over the thyroid is highly suggestive of Graves' disease. This is because in Graves' disease, there is increased blood flow to the thyroid gland due to its hyper - function and vascularity. Subacute thyroiditis is typically associated with pain and is not characterized by a bruit. Hashimoto's disease is a chronic autoimmune thyroiditis with a more indolent course and not usually associated with a bruit. Non - toxic goiter may not have increased vascularity to the extent of producing a bruit. Medullary carcinoma is a neoplastic condition and not typically associated with a bruit on auscultation.

Answer:

Graves' disease