Question

A 65-year-old with hypothyroidism on levothyroxine complains of fatigue and weight gain. Blood tests show elevated TSH and normal T4. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Increase levothyroxine dose

Answer

Stop levothyroxine

Answer

Decrease levothyroxine dose

Answer

Add liothyronine

Answer

Check for Addison's disease

Practice question

A 65-year-old with hypothyroidism on levothyroxine complains of fatigue and weight gain. Blood tests show elevated TSH and normal T4. What is the most appropriate action?