QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is not the correct answer. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that can be used for symptomatic relief of symptoms associated with increased sympathetic activity. It acts as an adjunct.
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e
Propranolol
QuestionChoice
This is not the correct answer. Carbimazole is normally the first line anti thyroid drug of choice due to having fewer adverse effects compared to propylthiouracil, but it is not first-line in pregnant patients in the first trimester.
10027317
b
Carbimazole
QuestionChoice
This is not the correct answer. Radio-iodine is used as definitive management when anti-thyroid drugs are not tolerated or if the disease relapses. It is not a first-line anti-thyroid treatment in a pregnant patient in the first trimester.
10027319
d
Radio-iodine
QuestionChoice
This is the correct answer. Propylthiouracil is an anti-thyroid drug. Anti-thyroid drugs are the first-line treatment for most patients, where carbimazole is preferred over propylthiouracil. However, for pregnant women or those planning a pregnancy, propylthiouracil is preferred in the first trimester.
10027316
a
Propylthiouracil
QuestionChoice
This is not the correct answer. Levothyroxine is an analogue of T4 and is used to replace thyroid levels in patients with hypothyroidism.
10027318
c
Levothyroxine
Concept
Chapter
2693
3959
Hyperthyroidism
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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A 32-year-old pregnant female, with a concurrent diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, is being reviewed by her endocrinologist. She is currently in trimester one of pregnancy and is having her first child.

Given the above, what medication should be used to treat her hyperthyroidism?
a