Propylthiouracil - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY PASSED A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication is effective? a) "I no longer feel nervous." b) "I no longer take a stool softener." c) "I have less oily skin." d) "I continue to lose weight." - ANSWER A. "I no longer feel nervo...

A nurse in a provider’s office is preparing to teach a middle adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome an Hba1c of 6.5%. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to teach the client about first? METFORMIN A nurse is reviewing a client’s laboratory results before administering furosemide 40mg IB bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse withhold the medication and contact the provider? POTASSIUM 2.5 mEq A nurse is preparing to admini...

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Propylthiouracil (PTU)  Hyperthyroidism CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo CV: edema, vasculitis GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste What is emphysema?  destruction of alveolar wall and of the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate blood What is bronchitis?  - inflammation of the bronchi - thick excessive bronchial secretions Can you cure COPD?  Not curable, but is preventable. Also, can be managed once di...

Exam 1: NSG 320/ NSG320 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing I Complete Guide | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Hyperthyroidism Answer: - Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland with sustained increase in synthesis and release of thyroid hormones - Causes: * Graves' disease * Toxic nodular goiter * Thyroiditis * Excess iodine intake * Pituitary tumors * Thyroid cancer Q: Graves' disease Answer: - An autoimmune disease of unknown ...

PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY PASSED A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication is effective? a) "I no longer feel nervous." b) "I no longer take a stool softener." c) "I have less oily skin." d) "I continue to lose weight." - ANSWER A. "I no longer feel nervo...

Propylthiouracil (PTU)  Hyperthyroidism CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo CV: edema, vasculitis GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste What is emphysema?  destruction of alveolar wall and of the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate blood What is bronchitis?  - inflammation of the bronchi - thick excessive bronchial secretions Can you cure COPD?  Not curable, but is preventable. Also, can be managed once di...

Quiz / ATI Questions For Pharm Exam 3 Atoi Pharm Exam 3 2024 A patient is prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following symptoms indicate that the patient's medication is dosed too high? - ANSWER-tremor and palpitations A patient is started on propylthiouracil. What dietary education would you include for this patient? - ANSWER-Avoid foods with iodine

A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of developing which of following adverse effects? Reye's syndrome Visual disturbances Diabetes mellitus Wilms' tumor Reye's syndrome Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has CKF w/ AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of following therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa should nurse inc...

The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female with suspected Graves' disease. The nurse should assess this client for: A. Anorexia B. Tachycardia C. Weight Gain D. Cold Skin - B. Tachycardia A 34-year-old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Rapid pulse. B. Decreased energy and fatigue. C. Weight gain of 10 lb (4.5 kg). D. Fine, thin hair with hair loss E. Constipation....