Question

A 61-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain and cold intolerance. TSH is elevated and free T4 is low. What is the most appropriate initial dose of Levothyroxine for an otherwise healthy adult under 65 without cardiac disease?

Accepted Answer

100–125 micrograms once daily.

Answer

25 micrograms once daily.

Answer

50 micrograms once daily.

Answer

75 micrograms once daily.

Answer

200 micrograms once daily.

Practice question

A 61-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain and cold intolerance. TSH is elevated and free T4 is low. What is the most appropriate initial dose of Levothyroxine for an otherwise healthy adult under 65 without cardiac disease?