Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism. The physician prescribes methimazole to the ... (Read 29 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism. The physician prescribes methimazole to the client. The nurse observes that the client has developed skin rashes after the drug is administered.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform while caring for the client?

A) Offer suggestions to alter the drug schedule.
B) Instruct the client to avoid applying lubricants.
C) Instruct the client to use soap sparingly.
D) Check if discoloration of the hair occurs.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism has been prescribed propylthiouracil. After administering the drug, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following?

A) Skin rash
B) Tachycardia
C) Nervousness
D) Constipation

Cnarkel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to use soap sparingly and apply soothing creams or lubricants until the rash subsides. The nurse need not offer suggestions to alter the drug schedule, instruct the client to avoid applying lubricants, or check if discoloration of hair occurs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The adverse reactions to propylthiouracil include paresthesias, numbness, headache, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, and agranulocytosis. The nurse need not observe for tachycardia, nervousness, and constipation as adverse reactions associated with propylthiouracil. Tachycardia, nervousness, and vomiting are the adverse reactions associated with the thyroid hormone levothyroxine sodium (T4).