Question

A 45-year-old woman is being treated for primary hypothyroidism with levothyroxine 100 mcg daily. Her GP is reviewing her routine thyroid function tests. Which pattern of results would indicate she is over-replaced?

Accepted Answer

Low TSH, High fT4

Answer

High TSH, Low fT4

Answer

Normal TSH, Normal fT4

Answer

High TSH, High fT4

Answer

Low TSH, Normal fT4

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman is being treated for primary hypothyroidism with levothyroxine 100 mcg daily. Her GP is reviewing her routine thyroid function tests. Which pattern of results would indicate she is over-replaced?