A patient is taking propylthiouracil for hyperthyroidism and asks the nurse how this medication works.
In answer to the patient's question,the nurse tells the patient that propylthiouracil
A) Blocks the action of thyroid hormone
B) Impedes the formation of thyroid hormone
C) Destroys overactive cells in the thyroid gland
D) Inactivates already existing thyroid hormone in the bloodstream
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