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The nurse provides medication instructions to a client prescribed liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) for treatment of hypothyroidism. Which symptoms should the client be taught to monitor for that will indicate an overaccumulation of this drug?
 
  a. Dry mouth and lack of ability to urinate
  b. Rapid or racing heat rate
  c. Lethargy and fatigue
  d. Nausea and constipation

Question 2

The client is being treated with calcitriol. He complains of changes in his vision. The nurse recognizes that this symptom is most likely ________ the medication.
 
  a. an anaphylactic reaction to
  b. indicative of a toxic dosage of
  c. an adverse reaction to
  d. a side effect of



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brittrenee

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An overaccumulation of Cytomel may increase thyroid stimulation and may cause tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A side effect of treatment with calcitriol can be dizziness and photophobia.




@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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