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A female patient complains of an enlarged thyroid gland, and protruding eye ball. Further evaluation reveals that the patient has hypertension, nervousness, and fine tremors of the hands. Which of the following medications should be ordered for the patient?

Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Liotrix (Thyrolar)
Liothyronine (Cytomel)

Explanation

Answer: B - Propylthiouraciis an anti-thyroid medication that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The other medications are thyroid hormones that control the metabolic balance rate of tissues.

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