What Is Characteristic of Antithyroid Drugs That Act on the Thyroid

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is characteristic of antithyroid drugs that act on the thyroid gland? (Select all that apply.)

• A) They are a physiologic hormone replacement.
• B) They block synthesis of T₃ and T₄ in the thyroid gland.
• C) They destroy T₃ and T₄.
• D) Immediate improvement is observed.
• E) They may be used before subtotal thyroidectomy.

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