What is the recommended approach for treating central hypothyroidism (due to pituitary deficiency)?
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Correct answer: Target free thyroxine (FT4) in the upper half of its reference range
In central (secondary) hypothyroidism, TSH may not be reliable, so levothyroxine dosing is guided to raise free T4 into upper half of normal rather than focusing on TSH.
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