A patient with Graves disease exhibits tachycardia, heat intolerance, and exophthalmos. Prior to surgery, which drug is used to alter thyroid hormone levels?
a. Liotrix (Thyrolar)
b. Propranolol (Inderal)
c. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
d. Thyroid (Thyrotab)
Question 2
A patient is taking prednisolone and fludrocortisone (Florinef). When teaching this patient about dietary intake, the nurse will instruct the patient to consume a diet
a. high in carbohydrates.
b. high in fat.
c. high in protein.
d. low in potassium.