MedicationsQuestion 22 of 100
A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism presents a prescription. Which medication is expected?
a.Methimazole
b.Levothyroxine
c.Metformin
d.Prednisone
Explanation
Hypothyroidism is treated by replacing the missing hormone with levothyroxine. Methimazole suppresses thyroid hormone production and is used for hyperthyroidism, metformin treats type 2 diabetes, and prednisone is a corticosteroid used for inflammation.
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