A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 week

Question 1

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

Question 2

A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement indicates understanding of teaching:

1) I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds

2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls

Question 3

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which statement by the patient indicates further teaching:

1) I should expect a rash to develop

2) I may develop hair or face or chest

Question 4

A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibiotic from a client's provider. Which of the following is the nurse required to do:

1) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing

2) Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine

Question 5