When Starting a Patient on Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism the Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

When starting a patient on levothyroxine for hypothyroidism the patient will need follow-up measurement of thyroid function in:

• A) 2 weeks
• B) 4 weeks
• C) 2 months
• D) 6 months

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