Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism?
What is the drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism?
- Propylthiouracil
- Levothyroxine
- Liothyronine
- Methimazole (correct)
What is a contraindication for administering Levothyroxine?
What is a contraindication for administering Levothyroxine?
- Significant heart history (correct)
- Low blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Lung infection
When should Levothyroxine be taken to ensure proper absorption?
When should Levothyroxine be taken to ensure proper absorption?
- Before bedtime
- Mid-morning on an empty stomach (correct)
- With a glass of milk
- After a heavy meal
What signs should a patient report as potential signs of hyperthyroidism while taking Levothyroxine?
What signs should a patient report as potential signs of hyperthyroidism while taking Levothyroxine?
What is the potential complication of surgery for hyperthyroidism?
What is the potential complication of surgery for hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What do nurses need to have at the bedside after thyroid surgery to address potential complications?
What do nurses need to have at the bedside after thyroid surgery to address potential complications?
Why is radioactive iodine 131 not given to pregnant women?
Why is radioactive iodine 131 not given to pregnant women?
What measures are used to protect nurses from exposure to radioactive iodine 131 when caring for patients?
What measures are used to protect nurses from exposure to radioactive iodine 131 when caring for patients?
What is the role of lugol solution in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What is the role of lugol solution in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What is the main reason that people with a significant heart history should not receive levothyroxine?
What is the main reason that people with a significant heart history should not receive levothyroxine?
What vital sign should be checked before administering levothyroxine?
What vital sign should be checked before administering levothyroxine?
Why is it important to take levothyroxine on an empty stomach?
Why is it important to take levothyroxine on an empty stomach?
What signs should the patient report as potential signs of hyperthyroidism while taking levothyroxine?
What signs should the patient report as potential signs of hyperthyroidism while taking levothyroxine?
What is the potential complication of surgery for hyperthyroidism?
What is the potential complication of surgery for hyperthyroidism?
Why is Levothyroxine administered after thyroid surgery?
Why is Levothyroxine administered after thyroid surgery?
What is the role of lugol solution in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What is the role of lugol solution in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
What is the category X contraindication for administering radioactive iodine 131?
What is the category X contraindication for administering radioactive iodine 131?
How do nurses protect themselves from exposure to radioactive iodine 131 when caring for patients?
How do nurses protect themselves from exposure to radioactive iodine 131 when caring for patients?
What common symptom do elderly patients use to describe dysrhythmias related to hyperthyroidism?
What common symptom do elderly patients use to describe dysrhythmias related to hyperthyroidism?
