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Themember4

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A nurse cares for a client who presents with bradycardia secondary to hypothyroidism. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed to the client?
 
  a. Atropine sulfate
  b. Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
  c. Propranolol (Inderal)
  d. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client with hyperthyroidism who is prescribed lithium carbonate. Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to a side effect of this therapy?
 
  a. Blurred and double vision
  b. Increased thirst and urination
  c. Profuse nausea and diarrhea
  d. Decreased attention and insomnia


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lkoler

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The treatment for bradycardia from hypothyroidism is to treat the hypothyroidism using levothyroxine sodium. If the heart rate were so slow that it became an emergency, then atropine or epinephrine might be an option for short-term management. Propranolol is a beta blocker and would be contraindicated for a client with bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lithium antagonizes antidiuretic hormone and can cause symptoms of diabetes insipidus. This manifests with increased thirst and urination. Lithium has no effect on vision, gastric upset, or level of consciousness.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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