Question

A 42-year-old woman with Graves' disease has symptomatic thyrotoxicosis. Which regimen is acceptable first-line in primary care before endocrine review?

Accepted Answer

Carbimazole titration regimen

Answer

Block-and-replace with carbimazole and levothyroxine

Answer

Propranolol alone for 12 months

Answer

Radioiodine immediately

Answer

PTU in first trimester regardless of pregnancy status

Practice question

A 42-year-old woman with Graves' disease has symptomatic thyrotoxicosis. Which regimen is acceptable first-line in primary care before endocrine review?