Module 09: Neurology and Endocrine Problems (Assessment)
Jenny, a 30 years old teacher with a BMI of 28.2kg/m2 presents with some abnormal blood tests done by a private laboratory. Her mother died of a heart attack at the age of 78. Based on the latest EBM published data, what is the most appropriate recommendation for her management?
Results of tests
Thyroid function
Free T4: 9.1pmol/l (9.1-24.5), TSH: 7.1 mU/l (0.4-6.0)
TC 6.5 mmol/l (> 6.2 high risk) HDL 1.5 , TG 2.2mmol/L, LDL 4.0
A. Prescribe statin
B. Prescribe statin and levothyroxine
C. Prescribe levothyroxine
D. Advice therapeutic lifestyle changes
E. No treatment is required
Jenny, a 30 years old teacher with a BMI of 28.2kg/m2 presents with some abnormal blood tests done by a private laboratory. Her mother died of a heart attack at the age of 78. Based on the latest EBM published data, what is the most appropriate recommendation for her management?
Results of tests
Thyroid function
Free T4: 9.1pmol/l (9.1-24.5), TSH: 7.1 mU/l (0.4-6.0)
TC 6.5 mmol/l (> 6.2 high risk) HDL 1.5 , TG 2.2mmol/L, LDL 4.0
A. Prescribe statin
B. Prescribe statin and levothyroxine
C. Prescribe levothyroxine
D. Advice therapeutic lifestyle changes
E. No treatment is required
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