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Goldie, a 38-year-old teacher, has come to the clinic complaining of having ‘no energy or appetite’, yet her weight has increased by 15 lbs. in the past month. You note that her hair is thin, and her skin is dull. Laboratory work reveals an elevated level of thyroid stimulating hormone [TSH]. A diagnosis of hypothyroidism is made.

a.     What medication do you expect to be ordered for Goldie?

b.     Explain the concept of ‘euthyroid’ as it would relate to Goldie’s condition.

c.      One month after therapy has begun, Goldie calls the office to complain that she ‘can’t sleep at all’ since she started taking the medication. She says she tries to take it at the same time every morning but often forgets and takes it at dinnertime. What teaching, if any, does she need to help her with this problem? 

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