A 24-year-old woman presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, palpitations, and a fine tremor. Her thyroid function tests show elevated T3 and T4, ...

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A 24-year-old woman presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, palpitations, and a fine tremor. Her thyroid function tests show elevated T3 and T4, suppressed TSH. Which medication is used first-line to achieve rapid symptom control?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., propranolol)

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Propylthiouracil

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Radioactive iodine

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Levothyroxine

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Lithium

Endocrinology & Diabetes — UKMLA MCQ

A 24-year-old woman presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, palpitations, and a fine tremor. Her thyroid function tests show elevated T3 and T4, suppressed TSH. Which medication is used first-line to achieve rapid symptom control?