How should you adjust the patients dose when converting

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Problem: Cirrhosis of the liver can cause esophageal varices and anorectal hemorrhoids by increasing blood pressure in which vessels? Levothyroxine undergoes first pass metabolism and is only about 50% bioavailable following an oral dose. How should you adjust the patient's dose when converting to intravenous (IV) levothyroxine?

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