A 45-year-old man has been experiencing symptoms of thyrotoxicosis. Investigations confirm hyperthyroidism. According to NICE, which of the following ...

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A 45-year-old man has been experiencing symptoms of thyrotoxicosis. Investigations confirm hyperthyroidism. According to NICE, which of the following is a typical first-line treatment approach for Graves' disease?

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Carbimazole titration regimen

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Radioactive iodine immediately

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Subtotal thyroidectomy

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Beta-blockers as sole therapy

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Propylthiouracil immediately at high dose

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Graves' disease

A 45-year-old man has been experiencing symptoms of thyrotoxicosis. Investigations confirm hyperthyroidism. According to NICE, which of the following is a typical first-line treatment approach for Graves' disease?