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biggirl4568

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Which assessment is most important to perform before giving a patient who is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) the first dose of the drug?
 
  a. Measuring heart rate and rhythm
  b. Determining level of consciousness
  c. Asking about an allergy to sulfa drugs
  d. Checking intake and output for the last 24 hours

Question 2

A patient with hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis asks how long thyroid replacement drugs will need to be taken. What is your best response?
 
  a. You will need to take the thyroid replacement drug until the goiter is completely gone.
  b. You will need thyroid replacement drugs for the rest of your life because thyroid function will not return.
  c. The thyroiditis will be cured with antibiotics and then you will no longer need the thyroid replacement drugs.
  d. When your thyroid function studies indicate a normal blood level of thyroid hormones you will be able to discontinue the drugs.


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paavo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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