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Beheh

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) for treatment of hypothyroidism. During patient teaching, how frequently can the dosage be increased until symptoms are relieved?
 
  A) Every 3 to 5 days
  B) Weekly
  C) Every 2 weeks
  D) Monthly

Question 2

A patient is prescribed losartan (Cozaar). The medication alone is not effective in controlling blood pressure. What medication will best increase the effectiveness of blood pressure control in this patient?
 
  A) Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)
  B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
  C) Hydralazine hydrochloride
  D) Digoxin (Lanoxin)


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

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Dosage is influenced by the choice of drug. As a general rule, initial dosage is relatively small. Dosage is gradually increased at approximately 2-week intervals until symptoms are relieved. The dosage is not increased in 3 to 5 days. The dosage is not increased in 1 week. The dosage is not increased monthly.

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If losartan alone does not control blood pressure, a low dose of diuretic may be added. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic agent. Atorvastatin calcium is not a diuretic agent. Hydralazine is not a diuretic agent. Digoxin is not a diuretic agent.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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