An 80-year-old female patient with a history of angina has increased TSH and decreased T4 . The primary care NP should prescribe _____ mcg of _____
a. 25; liothyronine
b. 75; liothyronine
c. 25; levothyroxine
d. 75; levothyroxine
C
Elderly individuals may experience exacerbation of cardiovascular disease and angina with thyroid hormone replacement. It is advisable to start low at 25 mcg and work up as tolerated. Liothyronine is a synthetic T3
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