The patient is prescribed radioactive iodine (RAI) and asks the clinician how this drug works. The clinician's response should include which of the following data?
a. RAI prevents the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
b. RAI binds free T4.
c. RAI destroys thyroid tissue.
d. RAI reduces freely circulating iodine.
ANS: C
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