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luminitza

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When reviewing the laboratory values of a patient who is taking antithyroid drugs, the nurse will monitor for which adverse effect?
 
  a. Decreased glucose levels
  b. Decreased white blood cell count
  c. Increased red blood cell count
  d. Increased platelet count

Question 2

A patient, newly diagnosed with
 
  hypothyroidism, has received a prescription for thyroid replacement therapy. The nurse will instruct the patient to take this medication at which time of day?
  a. In the morning
  b. With the noon meal
  c. With the evening meal
  d. At bedtime


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mrphibs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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