Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Graves disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Carbimazole
- Step 1: Graves disease is treated with carbimazole.
Answer
Carbimazole.
Why not the others: 'Levothyroxine': it would worsen thyrotoxicosis. 'Hydrocortisone': it treats adrenal insufficiency. 'Thyroidectomy in every patient at once': drug treatment is usually tried first.
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