A 36-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance and constipation. TSH is 18 mIU/L and free T4 is low. According to Canadian t...

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A 36-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance and constipation. TSH is 18 mIU/L and free T4 is low. According to Canadian thyroid management practice, what is the most appropriate initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start levothyroxine at an appropriate weight-based dose

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Begin liothyronine (T3) alone

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Use desiccated thyroid extract

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Reassure and repeat thyroid tests in 1 year

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Treat with iodine supplements only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Primary hypothyroidism

A 36-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance and constipation. TSH is 18 mIU/L and free T4 is low. According to Canadian thyroid management practice, what is the most appropriate initial therapy?