Why Is Iodide Suppression Not Useful for the Long-Term Treatment

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why is iodide suppression not useful for the long-term treatment of hyperthyroidism?

• A) Because iodide reduces the vascularity of the thyroid gland
• B) Because the effects of iodide suppression are not permanent
• C) Because iodide destroys overactive thyroid tissue
• D) Because iodide enhances the size of the thyroid gland over time

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