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Levothyroxine monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient has just started levothyroxine after hypothyroidism was diagnosed. They ask when the dose will be reviewed. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: B — Thyroid function tests after an appropriate interval following dose changes

Levothyroxine dosing is adjusted using thyroid function tests after steady state is approached. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS