After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which of the following in the repeat thyroid studies?

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Synthroid is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. In patients with hypothyroidism, the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is usually elevated due to a lack of thyroid hormones. After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect a normalization of TSH levels, indicating that the patient is receiving an appropriate dose of Synthroid to maintain euthyroidism. Therefore, the repeat thyroid studies should show a normal TSH level.

After 6 Months of Synthroid Therapy, the Clinician Should Expect