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NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam
Question #: 66
Topic #: 4
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What is the best anti-thyroid regimen in a pregnant woman who has clinically significant hyperthyroidism?

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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.


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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
27 days ago
C) Methimazole
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Bernadine
27 days ago
C) Methimazole
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Sherell
1 months ago
B) Propylthiouracil
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Nettie
2 months ago
A) Stop treatment and resume post-partum
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Marget
2 months ago
B) Propylthiouracil
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Clemencia
2 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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Garry
6 days ago
I agree, it's always best to seek professional guidance in these situations.
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Billye
7 days ago
Yes, it can be confusing. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
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Christiane
8 days ago
It's important to consider the risks and benefits of each option.
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Josphine
9 days ago
E) Methimazole first trimester followed by propylthiouracil for the remainder of pregnancy
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Adolph
10 days ago
D) Propylthiouracil first trimester followed by methimazole for the remainder of pregnancy
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Sheron
13 days ago
C) Methimazole
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Mary
14 days ago
B) Propylthiouracil
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Jean
16 days ago
A) Stop treatment and resume post-partum
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Julene
25 days ago
I agree, discussing with a healthcare provider is the best way to determine the most appropriate treatment.
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Catherin
26 days ago
Yes, it can be confusing. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
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Virgilio
28 days ago
It's important to consider the risks and benefits of each option.
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Lonna
1 months ago
E) Methimazole first trimester followed by propylthiouracil for the remainder of pregnancy
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Marta
1 months 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
2 months ago
B) Propylthiouracil
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Val
2 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
2 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
3 months ago
Option B looks good to me. Propylthiouracil is the way to go for pregnant women with hyperthyroidism.
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Dawne
3 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
3 months ago
I disagree, I believe Methimazole is the better choice.
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Rima
3 months ago
I think the best option is Propylthiouracil.
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