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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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kilada

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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