A patient with newly diagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism TSH 7 mIU/L normal T4 is symptomatic. According to NICE what is the recommended management...

Question

A patient with newly diagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism TSH 7 mIU/L normal T4 is symptomatic. According to NICE what is the recommended management

Accepted Answer

Start low-dose levothyroxine trial

Answer

Start levothyroxine if TSH above 10 mIU/L only

Answer

Immediate radioactive iodine

Answer

Observe for 1 year with no therapy

Answer

Prescribe liothyronine

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Subclinical Hypothyroidism