Pharmacology II: Thyroid Replacement Hormones
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Medications affecting the Thyroid Gland
Questions and Answers
- 1.Action - stimulate the _________ _____.
- A.
Testoserone levels
- B.
Metabolic rate
- C.
Addisons Disease
- D.
Brain activity
- 2.Use - treatment of __________.
- A.
Hyperthyroidism
- B.
Hypothyroidism
- C.
Malnutrition
- D.
Synthroid
- 3.Adverse Effects - symptoms of hyperthyroidism.Interactions - increase bleeding with _______ - decreases the effect of _________
- A.
Ibuprofen, digitalis
- B.
Digitalis, warfarin
- C.
Warfarin, digitalis
- D.
Synthroid, thyrotoxicosis
- 4.Contraindications/ Precautions - Addisons Disease - recent MI - _______________ - lactation (women only)
- A.
Thyrotoxicosis
- B.
Levothyroxin
- C.
Metabolic acid
- D.
Inhibitors
- 5.Prototype - _________ (levothyroxin)(many generics available)
- A.
Synthroid
- B.
Synthrosis
- C.
Methimazole
- D.
Proplythiauracil
- 6.Desired Outcomes Client will state a decrease in fatigue and coldness after three weeks of taking the medication. Client will state that he/ she is to take the medication on a/ an ________ stomach every morning.
- A.
Full
- B.
Upset
- C.
Hungry
- D.
Empty
- 7.Which of these is NOT a Nursing Assessment?
- A.
ADL ability
- B.
Feelings of coldness
- C.
Dilated pupils
- D.
Appetite
- E.
Weight
- 8.Client Education - when to take - do not change dosage - weigh self once a week (report gain of __ lbs) - always get same brand - medication is usually for life
- A.
10
- B.
5
- C.
15
- D.
12
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