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A 35-year-old unresponsive man is brought to the emergency room after an episode of agitation and confusion. He has a history of inadequately treated Graves’ disease. Physical examination reveals temperature of 102.5F. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg, and pulse of 165 per minute.
After stabilizing this patient, which of the following would be the best pharmacotherapy for treating his underlying condition?
A- Dobutamine
B- Iodine
C- Levothyroxine
D- Propylthiouracil
E- Warfarin
A 35-year-old unresponsive man is brought to the emergency room after an episode of agitation and confusion. He has a history of inadequately treated Graves’ disease. Physical examination reveals temperature of 102.5F. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg, and pulse of 165 per minute.
After stabilizing this patient, which of the following would be the best pharmacotherapy for treating his underlying condition?
A- Dobutamine
B- Iodine
C- Levothyroxine
D- Propylthiouracil
E- Warfarin
