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Which of the following medications is classified as a synthetic thyroid hormone?
Which of the following medications is classified as a synthetic thyroid hormone?
What is a potential complication associated with prednisone use?
What is a potential complication associated with prednisone use?
Which of the following medications should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast?
Which of the following medications should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast?
Which of the following medications can cause weight gain as a side effect?
Which of the following medications can cause weight gain as a side effect?
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Which of the following medications requires regular bone density tests as part of patient monitoring?
Which of the following medications requires regular bone density tests as part of patient monitoring?
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Which of these medications should be avoided by individuals with severe liver disease?
Which of these medications should be avoided by individuals with severe liver disease?
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Which of the following medications is associated with the risk of agranulocytosis?
Which of the following medications is associated with the risk of agranulocytosis?
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Which of the following medications requires patients to avoid alcohol consumption?
Which of the following medications requires patients to avoid alcohol consumption?
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Study Notes
Prednisone
- Class: Corticosteroid
- Side Effects: Increased appetite, weight gain, mood changes
- Potential Complications: Adrenal suppression, immunosuppression, osteoporosis
- Foods to Avoid: None specific
- Foods to Encourage: Balanced diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D
- Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to prednisone or components, systemic fungal infections
- Patient Teaching: Take as directed, do not stop abruptly without supervision, follow dosage schedule, report infections, monitor mood/behavior changes, discuss calcium/vitamin D supplementation with provider, get regular bone density tests
Levothyroxine
- Class: Synthetic thyroid hormone
- Side Effects: Palpitations, weight loss, heat intolerance
- Potential Complications: Cardiac complications, hyperthyroidism
- Foods to Avoid: None specific
- Foods to Encourage: Balanced diet with adequate iodine
- Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to levothyroxine or components, acute myocardial infarction, uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
- Patient Teaching: Take on empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast, avoid interactions with certain medications or foods, monitor signs of hyperthyroidism (increased heart rate, anxiety), get regular thyroid function tests, inform providers about use
Propylthiouracil
- Class: Thioamide antithyroid medication
- Side Effects: Rash, agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity
- Potential Complications: Agranulocytosis, severe liver injury
- Foods to Avoid: None specific
- Foods to Encourage: Balanced diet with adequate nutrition
- Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to propylthiouracil or components, severe liver disease, bone marrow suppression
- Patient Teaching: Take as directed, follow dosage schedule, monitor for agranulocytosis (fever, sore throat), report liver injury (yellowing skin/eyes), avoid alcohol (increases hepatotoxicity risk), get regular liver function tests, inform providers about use
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Test your knowledge on corticosteroids, specifically prednisone, and synthetic thyroid hormones like levothyroxine. This quiz covers side effects, patient education, nutritional guidance, and contraindications associated with these medications. Prepare to enhance your understanding of these important drugs in patient care.
