This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Thyroid Gland, Subject name: Surgery
Reduction of size and vascularity prior to thyroidectomy is done by 
Select and explain. 
A. Lugol Iodine, B. Propylthiouracil, C. Radioiodine, D. Propranolol
A: Lugol Iodine
Answer: A: Lugol Iodine 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Lugol iodineRef: Bailey and Love 26th edition Page 760* Lugol's Iodine: 10% Potassium Iodine+ 5% Iodide is used on last 10 days before surgery to make the gland firm and stronger and decreases the vascularity of gland