A 36-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations and anxiety. Thyroid function tests show suppressed TSH and elevated free T4. On ...

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A 36-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations and anxiety. Thyroid function tests show suppressed TSH and elevated free T4. On examination she has a diffuse goitre and eye signs. What is the most appropriate initial medical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Methimazole (or Carbimazole)

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Levothyroxine

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Radioiodine therapy as first-line in all cases

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No treatment; observation only

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Beta-blocker monotherapy without antithyroid drugs

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Graves' hyperthyroidism

A 36-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations and anxiety. Thyroid function tests show suppressed TSH and elevated free T4. On examination she has a diffuse goitre and eye signs. What is the most appropriate initial medical therapy?