Question

A 29-year-old woman with no past medical history presents with palpitations and weight loss. TSH is suppressed and free T₄ is markedly elevated, consistent with Graves' disease. According to Australian endocrine practice, which medication is the preferred initial antithyroid drug?

Accepted Answer

Carbimazole

Answer

Propylthiouracil

Answer

Levothyroxine

Answer

Iodine-only therapy

Answer

Beta blocker alone

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman with no past medical history presents with palpitations and weight loss. TSH is suppressed and free T₄ is markedly elevated, consistent with Graves' disease. According to Australian endocrine practice, which medication is the preferred initial antithyroid drug?