The drug that is used during the treatment of thyroid storm is:
a. iodine. c. methimazole.
b. thyroid extract. d. propranolol.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not a use for iodine.
B Incorrect: This is not a use for thyroid extract.
C Incorrect: This is not a use for methimazole.
D Correct: Propranolol is used to treat the adrenergic responses that occur during thyroid storm.
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