A patient receiving thyroid replacement hormone for primary hypothyroidism who has a low TSH should have a(n)

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A low TSH in a patient receiving thyroid replacement hormone for primary hypothyroidism indicates that the dose of thyroid replacement hormone may be too high and needs to be reduced. This is because the low TSH feedback loop is indicating that there is already enough thyroid hormone in the body, and increasing the dose could lead to hyperthyroidism. A pituitary or thyroid scan is not indicated in this situation unless there are other symptoms or concerns.

A Patient Receiving Thyroid Replacement Hormone for Primary Hypothyroidism Who