Levothyroxine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ati pharmacology proctored EXAM RETAKE COMPLETE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines 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 A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been pr...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A client with thyrotoxicosis is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse would prioritize which finding on assessment? a. Tachycardia b. Agranulocytosis c. Loss of hair d. Skin rash Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, palpitations, headache, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, fatigue, sweating, and flushing as adverse reactions after administering levothyroxine to a client...

NR 565 / NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Review Chamberlain | More than 200 Questions and Answers| Best Rated | Latest 2022/2023 1. If patient is on metformin and is scheduled for surgery or to use contrast dye, what is indicated? what is indicated before resuming treatment? ~ Hold day of the test, and then 48 hours after imaging ~ before resuming metformin test for CR clearance 2. What is first line treatment for a new diagnosis of diabetes type 2? ~ Metformin ~ lifesty...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...

ATI RN MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023/2024 VERIFIED. 1. The nurse is preparing the discontinue long term TPN therapy for a client. The nurse should plan to discontinue the TPN gradually to reduce the risk of which of the following adverse effects? a. Hyperglycemia b. Diarrhea c. Constipation d. Hypoglycemia- You taper it off to avoid this!!! Rationale PDF p.298: Never abruptly stop TPN. Speeding up/slowing down the rate is contraindicated. An abrupt rate change can alter blood glucose level...

FORM A A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is at risk for seizures.Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement? - ANSWER- Ensure the client has a patient IV. RATIONALE: event that The nurse should ensure the client has IV access in the the client requires medication to stop seizure activity. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following laboratory values should the nur...

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM (NEW 2023) : Pharmacology for Professional Nursing-Rasmussen. 1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood...

Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix), the nurse recognizes dietary teaching has been effective if the patient includes which of the following foods in his daily menus? A. Broccoli and kiwi B. Oranges and sweet potatoes C. Kale and cucumbers D. Bananas and melon 2. A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, ...

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine, what assessment is priority (Ans- RR a nurse is assessing a client who has been using beclomethasone for 2 weeks to manage her asthma, what is the priority to report to the provider (Ans- bronchospasms a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for beclomethasone inhaler to use with an albuterol inhaler for asthma maintenance, what should the nurse instruct? (Ans- you should gargle with water after each...

NUR 212 MIDTERM EXAM -With 100% Verified & Revised Answers (NEW) 2023. M4.5 Midterm Exam 1.1M4EN212 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which nursing intervention is a priority for the client with Graves’ disease who presents to the emergency room with a high fever, extreme tachycardia, sweating, abdominal pain and altered mental status? Begin infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride. Administer thyroid hormone medications. Apply a hypothermia blanket or ice packs. submitted S...