A Patient Is Found to Have Hyperthyroidism

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is found to have hyperthyroidism.The health care provider wants to start the patient on medication before performing surgery and would most likely prescribe which of the following medications?

• A) Propylthiouracil
• B) Thyroglobulin
• C) Liothyronine
• D) Levothyroxine

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