A 78-year-old with ischaemic heart disease is newly diagnosed with overt hypothyroidism (TSH 18 mU/L, low free T4). What starting levothyroxine dose i...

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A 78-year-old with ischaemic heart disease is newly diagnosed with overt hypothyroidism (TSH 18 mU/L, low free T4). What starting levothyroxine dose is most appropriate?

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25 micrograms daily

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75 micrograms daily

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150 micrograms daily

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No treatment; recheck in 6 months

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Liothyronine 10 micrograms daily

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Hypothyroidism (initiating therapy)

A 78-year-old with ischaemic heart disease is newly diagnosed with overt hypothyroidism (TSH 18 mU/L, low free T4). What starting levothyroxine dose is most appropriate?