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What is the recommended timing for taking synthroid to ensure optimal absorption?
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?
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?
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?
What is a potential risk of acute overdose of synthroid?
Why is it crucial to monitor blood levels annually for patients on synthroid?
Why is it crucial to monitor blood levels annually for patients on synthroid?
What is a key nursing consideration for patients on lifelong synthroid therapy?
What is a key nursing consideration for patients on lifelong synthroid therapy?
What is the preferred drug for the first trimester of pregnancy and for clients experiencing a thyroid storm?
What is the preferred drug for the first trimester of pregnancy and for clients experiencing a thyroid storm?
What is the treatment of choice for most non-pregnant adults with thyroid issues?
What is the treatment of choice for most non-pregnant adults with thyroid issues?
Which drug carries a slight risk of cancer in pediatric patients?
Which drug carries a slight risk of cancer in pediatric patients?
What is contraindicated for use in children, during pregnancy, or breastfeeding?
What is contraindicated for use in children, during pregnancy, or breastfeeding?
Which drug may cause delayed hypothyroidism as a side effect?
Which drug may cause delayed hypothyroidism as a side effect?
What is the action of radioactive iodine in treating thyroid conditions?
What is the action of radioactive iodine in treating thyroid conditions?
Which drug is considered the first line treatment for hyperthyroidism?
Which drug is considered the first line treatment for hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary action of anti-thyroid drugs like methamazole and PTU?
What is the primary action of anti-thyroid drugs like methamazole and PTU?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of anti-thyroid drugs listed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of anti-thyroid drugs listed in the text?
How does the dosing regimen of PTU differ from methamazole for hyperthyroidism treatment?
How does the dosing regimen of PTU differ from methamazole for hyperthyroidism treatment?
Which therapy might require short-term use of anti-thyroid drugs like methamazole or PTU?
Which therapy might require short-term use of anti-thyroid drugs like methamazole or PTU?
Why should patients taking anti-thyroid drugs be protected from infection?
Why should patients taking anti-thyroid drugs be protected from infection?
