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SGallaher96

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who takes the oral antidiabetic agent metformin (Glucophage) will begin taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse will teach this patient to monitor for
 
  a. hyperglycemia.
  b. hypoglycemia.
  c. hyperkalemia.
  d. hypokalemia.

Question 2

A patient who has hyperthyroidism will begin treatment with an antithyroid medication. The patient asks the nurse about dietary requirements. The nurse will counsel the patient to avoid which food(s)?
 
  a. Fava beans
  b. Foods high in purine
  c. Grapefruit
  d. Shellfish


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

ANS: A
Insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs may need to be increased in patients taking levothyroxine. Patients should be taught to monitor for hyperglycemia, because of the reduced effects of these drugs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients should be advised about the effects of iodine and its presence in foods such as shellfish. There is no need to avoid fava beans, purine, or grapefruit.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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