A patient with Graves' disease is taking methimazole.After 6 months of therapy,the primary care NP notes normal T₃ and T₄ and elevated TSH.The NP should:

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Once clinical levels of thyrotoxicosis have been resolved,elevated TSH indicates a need to reduce the dosage.A CBC with differential is performed at the beginning of treatment and when signs of infection are present.Liver function tests may be monitored periodically but are not indicated by the current laboratory results.Levothyroxine is not indicated.

A Patient with Graves' Disease Is Taking Methimazole