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hyperthyroidism

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A 32-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a 2-week history of palpitations, anxiety, and weight loss despite an increased appetite. She also reports feeling hot and experiencing increased sweating. On examination, she has a fine tremor, warm moist skin, and a diffusely enlarged thyroid gland. Her heart rate is 110 bpm. Blood tests reveal suppressed TSH and elevated free T4. What is the most appropriate initial treatment for her condition?

A. Prescribe levothyroxine
B. Refer for radioactive iodine therapy
C. Start propranolol
D. Initiate methimazole
E. Schedule thyroidectomy
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