A Patient Who Has Hypothyroidism Has Been Taking Levothyroxine 50

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who has hypothyroidism has been taking levothyroxine 50 mcg daily for 2 weeks.The patient reports continued fatigue.The primary care NP should:

• A) order a T₄ level today.
• B) increase the dose to 100 mcg.
• C) check the TSH level in 1 week.
• D) reassure the patient that this will improve in several weeks.

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