Endocrine medications
Endocrine medications ( 7 Questions)
A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine sodium. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following symptoms, indicating a potential adverse effect of the medication?
Incorrect. Weight loss is a desired effect of levothyroxine therapy in individuals with hypothyroidism.
Incorrect. Constipation is a symptom associated with hypothyroidism and should improve with levothyroxine therapy.
Incorrect. Cold intolerance is a symptom associated with hypothyroidism and should improve with levothyroxine therapy.
Correct. Levothyroxine sodium is used to treat hypothyroidism and aims to normalize thyroid hormone levels. However, excessive doses can lead to hyperthyroidism, characterized by symptoms such as tachycardia, palpitations, and tremors. The client should be instructed to report any signs of hyperthyroidism promptly.
D) Correct. Levothyroxine sodium is used to treat hypothyroidism and aims to normalize thyroid hormone levels. However, excessive doses can lead to hyperthyroidism, characterized by symptoms such as tachycardia, palpitations, and tremors. The client should be instructed to report any signs of hyperthyroidism promptly.
A) Incorrect. Weight loss is a desired effect of levothyroxine therapy in individuals with hypothyroidism.
B) Incorrect. Constipation is a symptom associated with hypothyroidism and should improve with levothyroxine therapy.
C) Incorrect. Cold intolerance is a symptom associated with hypothyroidism and should improve with levothyroxine therapy.