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Chloeellawright

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At what age is acquired hypothyroidism generally recognized?
 
  a. 6 months c. 18 months
  b. 12 months d. 24 months

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An infant has been diagnosed as having congenital hypothyroidism. L-thyroxine is ordered for the infant. The infant is being bottle-fed.
 
  Why will the nurse who is working with this child and family instruct the caregivers to avoid formulas that are soy-based and provide the family with a list of soy-based formulas? a. L-thyroxine's absorption is affected by formulas that are soy based.
  b. Children who are on L-thyroxine and soy-based formulas often have allergic reactions.
  c. The L-thyroxine interferes with the absorption of calcium in the soy formula.
  d. Infants on soy formula and L-thyroxine will tend to vomit the formula.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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A Incorrect. Acquired hypothyroidism is generally recognized after the age of 2 years, not 6 months.
B Incorrect. Acquired hypothyroidism is generally recognized after the age of 2 years, not 12 months.
C Incorrect. Acquired hypothyroidism is generally recognized after the age of 2 years, not 18 months.
D Correct. Acquired hypothyroidism, recognized after the age of 2 years, is a condition in which there are inadequate thyroid hormones.

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A Correct. L-thyroxine's absorption is affected by formulas that are soy based; therefore, caregivers should avoid using Alsoy (Nestle), Gerber Soy, Isomil (Mead Johnson), Nursoy (Wyeth-Ayerst), ProSobee (Mead Johnson), and Soyalac (Loma Linda), and any other soy-based formula.
B Incorrect. L-thyroxine's absorption is affected by formulas that are soy based, this is not an issue of allergies.
C Incorrect. L-thyroxine's absorption is affected by formulas that are soy based, it has nothing to do with the absorption of calcium in the soy formula.
D Incorrect. L-thyroxine's absorption is affected by formulas that are soy based, this is not an issue of vomiting.


Chloeellawright

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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