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?

Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Close monitoring and adjusting doses early in treatment Signup and view all the answers

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

PTU Signup and view all the answers

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

Radioactive iodine Signup and view all the answers

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

Radioactive iodine Signup and view all the answers

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

Radioactive iodine Signup and view all the answers

Which drug may cause delayed hypothyroidism as a side effect?

Radioactive iodine Signup and view all the answers

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

Destroys thyroid tissue effectively Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is considered the first line treatment for hyperthyroidism?

Methamazole Signup and view all the answers

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

Suppress the synthesis of thyroid hormones Signup and view all the answers

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

Hyperthyroidism Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Prep for a total thyroidectomy Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Radioactive Iodine Treatment Quiz

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What is the recommended timing for taking synthroid to ensure optimal absorption?

What is the potential consequence of chronic overtreatment with synthroid?

Why is it important for patients not to switch brands 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?

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

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

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

Which drug may cause delayed hypothyroidism as a side effect?

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

Which drug is considered the first line treatment for hyperthyroidism?

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?

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?

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

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