Question

A 30-year-old woman being treated for Graves disease with Carbimazole develops a sore throat and fever. On examination she is febrile with enlarged tonsils. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop Carbimazole and arrange an urgent full blood count

Answer

Reassure her and continue Carbimazole

Answer

Increase the Carbimazole dose

Answer

Add Propranolol and continue Carbimazole

Answer

Switch immediately to radioactive iodine without investigations

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman being treated for Graves disease with Carbimazole develops a sore throat and fever. On examination she is febrile with enlarged tonsils. What is the most appropriate immediate action?