Patient taking synthroid - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM VERSION 3 (V3) (2023/2024) All 55 Questions HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1) During the initial physical assessment of a newly admitted client with a pressure ulcer, a LPN observes that the client's skin is dry and scaly. The nurse applies emollients and reinforces the dressing on the pressure ulcer. Legally, were the nurse's actions adequate? A The nurse also should have instituted a plan to increase activity. B The nurse provided supportive nursing care ...

When caring for a patient with a known latex allergy, the nurse would monitor the patient closely for a cross-sensitivity to which foods (select all that apply)? 1. Grapes 2.Oranges 3.Bananas 4.Potatoes 5. Tomatoes Correct Answer-1,3,4,5. You are providing preoperative teaching to a patient scheduled for hip replacement surgery in 1 month. During the preoperative teaching, the patient gives you a list of medications she takes, the dosage, and frequency. Which of the following interven...

PTCB EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST WITH RATIONALE Multiple choice What is the route of administration for a prescription with the following directions: "i supp pr q 6 hr prn"? A. Orally B. Rectally C. Urethrally D. Vaginall {{Correct Ans- B. Rectally Rationale: "pr" means per rectum. What is the meaning of PDA? A. Personal digital aid B. Personal digital assistant C. Physician digital assistant D. Pharmaceutical data assistant {{Correct Ans- B. Personal dig...

What is Hypothyroidism? The clinical state resulting from a reduction int he amount of circulating free thyroid hormone, or from resistance to the action of thyroid hormone Anemia, hyponatremia, hyperlipidemia, lethargy, Decreased libido, menstrual irregularities, infertility, decreased BP, weight gain, swelling of hands and feet, periorbital edema, intolerance to cold, memory loss, constipation, hair loss, bradycardia, delayed DTRs are a sign of _________________________? Hypothyroidis...

ANCC Exam Questions and Answers In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - Correct answer (a) normochromic normocytic" "A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors tha...

Ati pharmacology proctored EXAM RETAKE COMPLETE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been pr...

b. Administer oral glucose in the form of a semisolid gel. 6. When checking a patient's fingerstick blood glucose level, the nurse obtains a reading of 42 mg/dL. The patient is awake but states he feels a bit "cloudy-headed." After double-checking the patient's glucose level and getting the same reading, which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Administer two packets of table sugar. b. Administer oral glucose in the form of a semisolid gel. For a patient taking levothyroxine (Syn...

2024 NSG 6440 FINAL EXAM PREDICTOR EXAM 100QUESTIONS FULLY SOLVED (SCORE A+) LATEST 1. Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? scrotal elevation 2. Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has the warning that patient should NOT drive while taking it? Elavil 3. After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which result in the repeat thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? Normal

A nurse is monitoring a client receiving desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for diabetes insipidus. Which of the following indicates the presence of an adverse effect? 1. Insomnia 2. Drowsiness 3. Weight loss 4. Increased urination 2. Drowsiness Rationale: Water intoxication (overhydration) or hyponatremia is an adverse effect to desmopressin. Early signs include drowsiness, listlessness, and headache. Decreased urination, rapid weight gain, confusion, seizures, and coma also may occur in overhydratio...

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Assessment EXAM GRADED A A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed...