A Patient Is Diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. In the treatment of hyperthyroidism, which one of these medications is likely to be prescribed to decrease the activity of her thyroid gland?

• A) Diazepam (Valium)
• B) Liothyronine sodium (Cytomel)
• C) Prednisone
• D) Propylthiouracil

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