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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Suggested Answer: B

Pregabalin works as a ligand of the auxiliary 2 subunit site of certain voltage-dependent calcium channels (VDCCs), and thereby acts as an inhibitor of 2 subunit-containing VDCCs.

by Raina at Jul 27, 2023, 07:10 AM

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Dawne

3 days 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

5 days ago

I disagree, I believe Methimazole is the better choice.

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Rima

6 days ago

I think the best option is Propylthiouracil.

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