Radioactive Iodine Treatment Quiz
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What is the recommended timing for taking synthroid to ensure optimal absorption?

  • 30 to 60 minutes after eating
  • At bedtime
  • With the evening meal
  • Morning, 30 to 60 minutes before eating (correct)
  • What is the potential consequence of chronic overtreatment with synthroid?

  • Kidney failure
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Fibrosis and bone loss (correct)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Why is it important for patients not to switch brands of synthroid?

  • To avoid drug interactions
  • To maintain consistent thyroid hormone levels (correct)
  • To prevent allergic reactions
  • To reduce side effects
  • What is a potential risk of acute overdose of synthroid?

    <p>Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to monitor blood levels annually for patients on synthroid?

    <p>To ensure the therapeutic dose is maintained within a narrow range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key nursing consideration for patients on lifelong synthroid therapy?

    <p>Close monitoring and adjusting doses early in treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred drug for the first trimester of pregnancy and for clients experiencing a thyroid storm?

    <p>PTU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment of choice for most non-pregnant adults with thyroid issues?

    <p>Radioactive iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug carries a slight risk of cancer in pediatric patients?

    <p>Radioactive iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is contraindicated for use in children, during pregnancy, or breastfeeding?

    <p>Radioactive iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug may cause delayed hypothyroidism as a side effect?

    <p>Radioactive iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action of radioactive iodine in treating thyroid conditions?

    <p>Destroys thyroid tissue effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is considered the first line treatment for hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Methamazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of anti-thyroid drugs like methamazole and PTU?

    <p>Suppress the synthesis of thyroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a side effect of anti-thyroid drugs listed in the text?

    <p>Hyperthyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the dosing regimen of PTU differ from methamazole for hyperthyroidism treatment?

    <p>PTU is administered multiple times daily, while methamazole is administered once daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy might require short-term use of anti-thyroid drugs like methamazole or PTU?

    <p>Prep for a total thyroidectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should patients taking anti-thyroid drugs be protected from infection?

    <p>Due to the increased risk of infection associated with high dose corticosteroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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