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vicotolentino

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A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse understands that this drug is prescribed to treat the thyroid condition associated with which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Nervousness
  B) Anorexia
  C) Coarse hair
  D) Cold intolerance
  E) Tachycardia

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Which drug would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client?
 
  A) Iodine-131
  B) Methimazole
  C) Propylthiouracil
  D) Liothyronine



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
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Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism manifested by anorexia, coarse hair, cold intolerance, lethargy, and bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Radioactive iodine (131I) is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism and cancer of the thyroid. Methimazole and propylthiouracil are used to manage hyperthyroidism. Liothyronine is used to treat hypothyroidism.




vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


lcapri7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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