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16. A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU). Medicinally, what is the primary mechanism of action of PTU?

A. Increasing thyroid hormone synthesis.
B. Inhibiting thyroid hormone release.
C. Inhibiting thyroid peroxidase, thus blocking thyroid hormone synthesis.
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D. Destroying thyroid gland cells.

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  • Increasing thyroid hormone synthesis.
  • Inhibiting thyroid hormone release.
  • Inhibiting thyroid peroxidase, thus blocking thyroid hormone synthesis.
  • Destroying thyroid gland cells.

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