Ivy Tech, Pharmocology
Ivy Tech, Pharmocology ( 41 Questions)
A client is to receive radioactive iodine for treatment of hyperthyroidism. What should the client be educated to prepare for following this procedure?
This statement is false. The client does not need to wear light clothing or avoid hot showers after receiving radioactive iodine. However, the client should avoid close contact with others, especially children and pregnant women, for a few days to prevent radiation exposure.
This statement is false. The procedure is unlikely to leave the client infertile, as the dose of radioactive iodine is low and does not affect the reproductive organs. However, the client should avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after the procedure, as a precaution.
This statement is false. The client does not need to avoid caffeinated beverages after receiving radioactive iodine. However, the client should drink plenty of fluids to flush out the excess iodine from the body.
This statement is true. The procedure is very likely to cause hypothyroidism, as the radioactive iodine destroys the thyroid cells that produce thyroid hormones. The client will need to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy for the rest of their life to prevent symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and depression.
Choice A reason: This statement is false. The client does not need to wear light clothing or avoid hot showers after receiving radioactive iodine. However, the client should avoid close contact with others, especially children and pregnant women, for a few days to prevent radiation exposure.
Choice B reason: This statement is false. The procedure is unlikely to leave the client infertile, as the dose of radioactive iodine is low and does not affect the reproductive organs. However, the client should avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after the procedure, as a precaution.
Choice C reason: This statement is false. The client does not need to avoid caffeinated beverages after receiving radioactive iodine. However, the client should drink plenty of fluids to flush out the excess iodine from the body.
Choice D reason: This statement is true. The procedure is very likely to cause hypothyroidism, as the radioactive iodine destroys the thyroid cells that produce thyroid hormones. The client will need to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy for the rest of their life to prevent symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and depression.
