The nurse provides medication instructions to a client prescribed liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) for treatment of hypothyroidism. Which symptoms should the client be taught to monitor for that will indicate an overaccumulation of this drug?
a. Dry mouth and lack of ability to urinate
b. Rapid or racing heat rate
c. Lethargy and fatigue
d. Nausea and constipation
Question 2
The client is being treated with calcitriol. He complains of changes in his vision. The nurse recognizes that this symptom is most likely ________ the medication.
a. an anaphylactic reaction to
b. indicative of a toxic dosage of
c. an adverse reaction to
d. a side effect of
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ERRORS
Measuring the client’s height with a platform scale
Measuring the client’s blood pressure