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urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is being treated for hypothyroidism and has developed symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. What medication will be added to the patient's medication regimen?

A) Anti-infective agent
B) Corticosteroid agent
C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent
D) Antiadrenergic agent

Question 2

An older adult patient has asked her primary care provider for a prescription that will help to resolve her warped toenails. The care provider has diagnosed the woman with onychomycosis.

The nurse should anticipate that this patient will be treated with what drug? A) Micafungin (Mycamine)
B) Terbinafine (Lamisil)
C) Voriconazole (Vfend)
D) Fluconazole (Diflucan)

joshraies · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency coexist, the adrenal insufficiency should be treated with a corticosteroid drug before starting thyroid replacement. Anti-infective agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, or antiadrenergic agents are not administered for adrenal insufficiency.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Terbinafine (Lamisil) is used for the treatment of onychomycosis of the fingernails or toenails.