A Woman Who Is Pregnant and Has Hyperthyroidism Is Best

question 14

Multiple Choice

A woman who is pregnant and has hyperthyroidism is best managed by a specialty team who will most likely treat her with:

• A) Methimazole
• B) Propylthiouracil (PTU)
• C) Radioactive iodine
• D) Nothing, treatment is best delayed until after her pregnancy ends

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