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The treatment of myxedema coma can include which of the following agents?

A. Thyroglobulin
B. Levothyroxine
C. Lithium
D. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
E. Protirelin

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Answer: Option B. " Levothyroxine"

Step-by-step explanation:

Myxedema coma can be defined as the severe condition of hypothyroidism, in which hypothalamus lowers the production of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid releasing hormone (TRH).

Several symptoms of Myxedema coma patients involves history of fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation and weight gain.

Levothyroxine (T4) act as one of the body’s natural thyroid hormones known as thyroxine (T4). Once this medicine get inside the nucleus, thyroid hormones influence DNA transcription directly to increase metabolism of body by increasing protein synthesis, gluconeogenesis, and the mobilization of glycogen stores and many more functions.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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