Wednesday April 14, 1999 - Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding anti-thyroid/thyroid agents and breastfeeding is correct?

A. Little iodine is expected to pass into human milk.
B. Propylthiouracil (PTU) should be avoided while breastfeeding.
C. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is not compatible with breastfeeding.
D. It is not necessary to monitor thyroid function in nursing infants.
E. Methimazole (Tapazole) may cause thyroid suppression and goiter in nursing infants.
 
 

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