Ati lpn med surg cardiac exam
Ati lpn med surg cardiac exam ( 33 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from the medical record of an older adult client and sees that the client is taking Amiodarone. The client, has reported feeling frequently tired and unable to tolerate the heat. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
Elevated thyroid hormone levels. While amiodarone can cause thyroid dysfunction, elevated thyroid levels (hyperthyroidism) would typically present with symptoms like increased energy or restlessness.
Low blood glucose levels. Low blood glucose is not related to amiodarone. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, hunger, and confusion, not heat intolerance or fatigue.
Elevated blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemia is not a known side effect of amiodarone.
Low thyroid hormone levels. Amiodarone can induce hypothyroidism, which may cause fatigue and heat intolerance. Regular thyroid monitoring is recommended with long-term amiodarone use.
A. Elevated thyroid hormone levels. While amiodarone can cause thyroid dysfunction, elevated thyroid levels (hyperthyroidism) would typically present with symptoms like increased energy or restlessness.
B. Low blood glucose levels. Low blood glucose is not related to amiodarone. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, hunger, and confusion, not heat intolerance or fatigue.
C. Elevated blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemia is not a known side effect of amiodarone.
D. Low thyroid hormone levels. Amiodarone can induce hypothyroidism, which may cause fatigue and heat intolerance. Regular thyroid monitoring is recommended with long-term amiodarone use.