The nurse is instructing a client taking levothyroxine ...

[sam.t96]

The nurse is instructing a client taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) that full therapeutic benefits will be seen:
 
  1. immediately.
  2. within 35 days.
  3. in 13 weeks.
  4. within 24 hours.

Question 2

In which instance would the nurse hold the dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
 
  1. The client complains of palpitations.
  2. The client's blood pressure 118/78 mmHg.
  3. The client's respiratory rate is 10.
  4. The client is fatigued.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The full therapeutic benefits of Synthroid do not occur immediately.
Rationale 2: The full therapeutic benefits of Synthroid do not occur within 35 days.
Rationale 3: One to three weeks might be required for full therapeutic benefits of Synthroid.
Rationale 4: The full therapeutic benefits of Synthroid do not occur within 24 hours.
Global Rationale: The full therapeutic results of treatment with levothyroxine take 13 weeks to occur.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: An adverse effect of levothyroxine is palpitations, which should be reported before providing the scheduled dose.
Rationale 2: The medication can be given with this blood pressure.
Rationale 3: The medication can be given with this respiratory rate.
Rationale 4: The medication can be given if the client is fatigued.
Global Rationale: An adverse effect of levothyroxine is palpitations, which should be reported before providing the scheduled dose. The listed blood pressure and respiratory rate and the report of fatigue are not reasons to hold the medication.

[sam.t96]

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