A 45-year-old woman presents with weight gain, cold intolerance, and dry skin. Blood tests show an elevated TSH and low free T4. According to NICE gui...

Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with weight gain, cold intolerance, and dry skin. Blood tests show an elevated TSH and low free T4. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended initial levothyroxine dose in an otherwise healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

100 micrograms daily

Answer

25 micrograms daily

Answer

50 micrograms daily

Answer

75 micrograms daily

Answer

200 micrograms daily

MCQ (SBA): Endocrinology & Diabetes

A 45-year-old woman presents with weight gain, cold intolerance, and dry skin. Blood tests show an elevated TSH and low free T4. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended initial levothyroxine dose in an otherwise healthy adult?