A 75-year-old patient who has cardiovascular disease reports insomnia and vomiting for several weeks.The primary care NP orders thyroid function tests.The tests show TSH is decreased and T₄ is increased.The NP should consult with an endocrinologist and order:
A) thyrotropin.
B) methimazole.
C) levothyroxine.
D) propylthiouracil.
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