The nurse understands a reason for limiting the use of iodides in ...

[piesebel]

The nurse understands a reason for limiting the use of iodides in the treatment of hyperthyroidism is:
 
  a. the instability of iodide products.
  b. the danger of thyroid escape.
  c. the development of blood dyscrasias.
  d. that they must be administered parenterally.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a client being treated for hypoparathyroidism should:
 
  a. instruct the client that adding vitamin D to her diet will increase calcium absorption.
  b. monitor the client for adverse effects of medication including hypocalcemia.
  c. teach the client how to administer a subcutaneous injection.
  d. monitor the client's platelet level for indications of hypoprothrombinemia .

[briezy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Iodide products are stable.
B Correct: This can occur after only one to two weeks of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not characteristic of iodides.
D Incorrect: Iodide products are not administered parenterally.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Hypoparathyroidism is a condition characterized by hypocalcemia and treated with calcium replacement therapy.
B Incorrect: Hypocalcemia is not an adverse effect of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route of calcium administration.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of calcium replacement.

[piesebel]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[dantucker]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it