MedicationsQuestion 2 of 100
A patient brings in a prescription written for Synthroid. What is the generic name of this medication?
a.Levothyroxine
b.Liothyronine
c.Methimazole
d.Propylthiouracil
Explanation
Synthroid is the brand name for levothyroxine, a synthetic T4 thyroid hormone. Liothyronine is synthetic T3 (Cytomel), while methimazole and propylthiouracil are antithyroid agents used for hyperthyroidism, not replacement therapy.
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