Why Would a Patient with Hyperthyroidism Be Prescribed the Drug

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why would a patient with hyperthyroidism be prescribed the drug methimazole (Tapa-zole) ?

• A) To limit the effect of the pituitary on the thyroid.
• B) To destroy part of the hyperactive thyroid tissue.
• C) To stimulate the pineal gland.
• D) To block the production of thyroid hormones.

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