A 40-year-old woman is diagnosed with overt primary hypothyroidism with TSH 22 mU/L and low free T4. She is otherwise healthy, not pregnant and has a ...

Question

A 40-year-old woman is diagnosed with overt primary hypothyroidism with TSH 22 mU/L and low free T4. She is otherwise healthy, not pregnant and has a BMI of 24 kg/m². According to Australian practice guidance, what is the approximate full replacement dose of thyroxine (levothyroxine) for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

1.6 µg/kg/day

Answer

0.1 µg/kg/day

Answer

0.5 µg/kg/day

Answer

3.0 µg/kg/day

Answer

5.0 µg/kg/day

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Primary hypothyroidism