Question

A 38-year-old woman with hyperthyroidism presents with palpitations, anxiety, and weight loss. Tests show suppressed TSH and elevated free T4 and T3. According to NICE, which medication is considered first-line for initial medical management of Graves' disease?

Accepted Answer

Carbimazole

Answer

Radioactive iodine therapy

Answer

Beta-blockers alone

Answer

Propylthiouracil

Answer

Thyroidectomy

Practice question

A 38-year-old woman with hyperthyroidism presents with palpitations, anxiety, and weight loss. Tests show suppressed TSH and elevated free T4 and T3. According to NICE, which medication is considered first-line for initial medical management of Graves' disease?