A 52-year-old woman is diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. She has no history of cardiovascular disease. What is the most appropriate starting dose...

Question

A 52-year-old woman is diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. She has no history of cardiovascular disease. What is the most appropriate starting dose of levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

100–125 micrograms once daily

Answer

25 micrograms once daily

Answer

50 micrograms once daily

Answer

75 micrograms once daily

Answer

200 micrograms once daily

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Primary hypothyroidism

A 52-year-old woman is diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. She has no history of cardiovascular disease. What is the most appropriate starting dose of levothyroxine?