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A nurse is preparing to administer the thyroid hormone replacement drug levothyroxine to a client. The nurse understands which of the following about this drug? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Equivalent to all other thyroid hormone replacement drugs
  B) More uniform potency than other thyroid hormone replacement drugs
  C) Twice-daily dosing necessary
  D) Relatively inexpensive
  E) Less frequent lab monitoring required

Question 2

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about thyroid disorders. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as indicative of hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Low body temperature
  B) Weight loss
  C) Tachycardia
  D) Hypotension
  E) Sleepiness


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

Ans: B, D
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The following is true of the thyroid hormone replacement drug levothyroxine: it is relatively inexpensive, requires once-daily dosing, and has a more uniform potency than do other thyroid hormone replacement drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
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The signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism include increased metabolism; heat intolerance; elevated body temperature; weight loss; tachycardia; hypertension; nervousness; anxiety; insomnia; exophthalmos; flushed, warm, moist skin; thinning hair; goiter; and irregular or scant menses.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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