NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

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Question #: 66
Topic #: 4

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What is the best anti-thyroid regimen in a pregnant woman who has clinically significant hyperthyroidism?

AStop treatment and resume post-partum

BPropylthiouracil

CMethimazole

DPropylthiouracil first trimester followed by methimazole for the remainder of pregnancy

EMethimazole first trimester followed by propylthiouracil for the remainder of pregnancy

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Ilene

2 months ago

Ah, the age-old question: do I go with the propyl or the methyl? Decisions, decisions...

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Lauran

16 days ago

C) Methimazole

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Bernadine

16 days ago

C) Methimazole

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Sherell

20 days ago

B) Propylthiouracil

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Nettie

1 months ago

A) Stop treatment and resume post-partum

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Marget

1 months ago

B) Propylthiouracil

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Clemencia

1 months ago

A) Stop treatment and resume post-partum

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Ben

2 months ago

What, no option for a good old-fashioned thyroid removal? Beep boop, problem solved!

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Jovita

2 months ago

Option A? Really? Stopping treatment during pregnancy? That's a bold move, don't you think?

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Hayley

2 months ago

Hmm, I don't know. Isn't option E just a reverse of option D? I'm still trying to figure out the best strategy here.

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Sheron

2 days ago

C) Methimazole

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Mary

3 days ago

B) Propylthiouracil

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Jean

5 days ago

A) Stop treatment and resume post-partum

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Julene

14 days ago

I agree, discussing with a healthcare provider is the best way to determine the most appropriate treatment.

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Catherin

15 days ago

Yes, it can be confusing. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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Virgilio

17 days ago

It's important to consider the risks and benefits of each option.

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Lonna

20 days ago

E) Methimazole first trimester followed by propylthiouracil for the remainder of pregnancy

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Marta

21 days ago

D) Propylthiouracil first trimester followed by methimazole for the remainder of pregnancy

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Daisy

1 months ago

C) Methimazole

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Leana

1 months ago

B) Propylthiouracil

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Val

1 months ago

A) Stop treatment and resume post-partum

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Beth

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D. Switching from propylthiouracil to methimazole seems like a sensible approach during pregnancy.

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Hillary

1 months ago

Yes, it's important to carefully manage the anti-thyroid regimen during pregnancy to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby.

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Serina

2 months ago

I agree, option D seems like the safest choice for the pregnant woman with hyperthyroidism.

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Floyd

2 months ago

Option B looks good to me. Propylthiouracil is the way to go for pregnant women with hyperthyroidism.

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Dawne

2 months ago

I would go with Propylthiouracil first trimester followed by methimazole for the remainder of pregnancy, to minimize the risk to the fetus.

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Richelle

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe Methimazole is the better choice.

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Rima

2 months ago

I think the best option is Propylthiouracil.

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