Pharmacology · single question
A patient takes levothyroxine. Which is a side effect (of over-replacement)?
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Correct answer: A. Exophthalmos
- A. CORRECT. Excess thyroid hormone produces hyperthyroid-type features. Among these options, exophthalmos is the only hyper-state finding and is keyed here.
- B. INCORRECT. Bradycardia is a hypothyroid sign, opposite to over-replacement.
- C. INCORRECT. Constipation is a hypothyroid sign.
- D. INCORRECT. Dry skin is a hypothyroid sign.