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piesebel

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The nurse understands a reason for limiting the use of iodides in the treatment of hyperthyroidism is:
 
  a. the instability of iodide products.
  b. the danger of thyroid escape.
  c. the development of blood dyscrasias.
  d. that they must be administered parenterally.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a client being treated for hypoparathyroidism should:
 
  a. instruct the client that adding vitamin D to her diet will increase calcium absorption.
  b. monitor the client for adverse effects of medication including hypocalcemia.
  c. teach the client how to administer a subcutaneous injection.
  d. monitor the client's platelet level for indications of hypoprothrombinemia .



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Iodide products are stable.
B Correct: This can occur after only one to two weeks of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not characteristic of iodides.
D Incorrect: Iodide products are not administered parenterally.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Hypoparathyroidism is a condition characterized by hypocalcemia and treated with calcium replacement therapy.
B Incorrect: Hypocalcemia is not an adverse effect of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route of calcium administration.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of calcium replacement.




piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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