R27. Antithyroid drugs should be stopped at the time of thyroidectomy for GD, and beta-adrenergic blockers should be weaned following surgery. 1/+00
R28. Following thyroidectomy for GD, L-thyroxine should be started at a daily dose appropriate for the patient's weight (0.8 µgram/lb or 1.7 µgram/kg), and serum TSH measured 6–8 weeks postoperatively. 1/+00