The primary goal of pharmacotherapy in hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) is to
1. increase metabolism.
2. increase synthesis of corticosteroid.
3. lower the activity of the thyroid hormone.
4. increase the activity of the thyroid hormone.
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Rationale 1: Increased metabolism is a sign of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 2: Adrenal drugs increase synthesis of corticosteroids.
Rationale 3: The goal is to lower the activity of the thyroid hormone.
Rationale 4: Increased activity of the thyroid hormone is a physiological mechanism of hyperthyroidism.
Global Rationale: The goal is to lower the activity of the thyroid hormone. Increased metabolism is a sign of hyperthyroidism. Adrenal drugs increase synthesis of corticosteroids. Increased activity of the thyroid hormone is a physiological mechanism of hyperthyroidism.
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