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jho37

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When administering thyroid preparations to clients with hypothyroidism, the nurse should:
 
  a. take radiation safety precautions.
  b. check the client's pulse rate before administration.
  c. discontinue the medication if the client seems drowsy.
  d. administer the medication late in the evening.

Question 2

Clients with hypothyroidism are very sensitive to:
 
  a. vitamin and mineral preparations. c. sedatives and hypnotics.
  b. antacids. d. antibiotics.


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gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not needed for these medications.
B Correct: This is an appropriate nursing action.
C Incorrect: These medications do not cause drowsiness.
D Incorrect: These medications should be taken in the morning to prevent insomnia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These clients are not especially sensitive to these substances.
B Incorrect: These clients are not especially sensitive to these substances.
C Incorrect: Clients with hypothyroidism are especially sensitive to these substances, because both the disease and these medications are depressive.
D Incorrect: These client are not especially sensitive to these substances.


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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