A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed
Question 1
A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the:
1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL
2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL
Question 2
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement indicates understanding of teaching:
1) I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds
2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls
Question 3
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which statement by the patient indicates further teaching:
1) I should expect a rash to develop
2) I may develop hair or face or chest
Question 4
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibiotic from a client’s provider. Which of the following is the nurse required to do:
1) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing
2) Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine
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