The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit. While obtaining a health history from the spouse, the nurse is notified that the patient takes 2.5 mg of warfarin (Coumadin) daily and has been taking levothyroxine (Levothroid) for 3 weeks.
The nurse calls the prescriber to order lab tests, because the nurse knows that warfarin (Coumadin) taken concurrently with levothyroxine (Levothroid) may result in which of the following?
a. Increased levothyroxine (Levothroid) levels
b. Enhanced warfarin (Coumadin) levels
c. Decreased warfarin (Coumadin) levels
d. Decreased levothyroxine (Levothroid) levels
Question 2
An adult patient comes to the clinic complaining of hair loss, fatigue, lethargy, and intolerance to cold. Assessment shows that the patient has brittle hair and a puffy, pale face.
The vital signs are: blood pressure 118/70, heart rate 60, temperature 96.2 F, and respirations 22. The nurse is awaiting the results of laboratory tests that the prescriber has ordered but suspects that the patient has
a. hypothyroidism.
b. cretinism.
c. Graves' disease.
d. Plummer's disease.
History of the number of observed sunspots during the last 250 years, which shows the ~11-year solar
A patient centered care approach
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
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