This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which medication is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism? a. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) b. ... (Read 78 times)

MGLQZ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 24, 2018
Which medication is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism?
 
  a. Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
  b. Radioactive iodine
  c. Propylthiouracil (Propacil)
  d. Methimazole (Tapazole)

Question 2

A patient with a history of heart failure has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The drug interaction with glycosides and thyroid replacement therapy will most likely require which change in therapy?
 
  a. Decrease in the daily digoxin dosage
  b. Gradual increase in the daily glycoside dosage
  c. Inability to begin thyroid replacement therapy because of the underlying heart condition
  d. Increased thyroid replacement dosage


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

LP

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Levothyroxine (T4) is one of the two primary hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. This hormone is partially metabolized to liothyronine (T3), so therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid) replaces both hormones. Levothyroxine is considered the drug of choice for hormone replacement in hypothyroidism. Radioactive iodine, propylthiouracil, and methimazole are used to treat hyperthyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
If thyroid replacement therapy is started while receiving digoxin, a gradual increase in the glycoside will also be necessary to maintain adequate therapeutic activity. Decreasing the digoxin would put the patient at risk for cardiovascular complications. The two treatments can be coordinated. The thyroid medication does not need to be increased.


MGLQZ

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

cassie_ragen

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
Arthrocentesis. The aspiration of fluid is a common treatment for joint injuries resulting in inflam Arthrocentesis. The aspiration of fluid is a common treatment for joint injuries resulting in inflam
Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
IgG after treatment with urea plus mercaptoethanol. IgG after treatment with urea plus mercaptoethanol.
Seasonal Depression Treatment Seasonal Depression Treatment
Phantom Limb Treatment Phantom Limb Treatment
Video: Cell mediated immune response to a viral infection Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library