Question

frequently prescribed drugs - 2025 update

1. levothyroxine is used to treat

a o hyperinsulinemia
b o hyperthyroidism
c o hypoinsulinemia
d o hypothyroidism

Explanation:

Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroid - hormone. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid - hormone. Levothyroxine is used to supplement the missing thyroid - hormone in hypothyroidism.

Answer:

D. hypothyroidism