Nursing Pharm Nrsg 106 Questions and Answers

Nursing Pharm Nrsg 106 Questions and Answers A patient with hypothyroidism is given a script for levothyroxine (Synthroid). When the nurse explains this is synthetic form of thyroid hormone. Patient states that he prefers more "natural" form of drugs. What are the advantages of levothyroxine? A. A synthetic form has fewer adverse effects on the GI tract B. The half-life is long enough to permit one-daily dose. C. Levothyroxine is less expensive than natural forms D. It is stronger effect than the natural forms. ANSWER B. The half-life is long enough to permit one-daily dose. During a teaching session for patient on anti thyroid drug, the nurse will discuss which dietary instructions? A. Restricting fluid intake to 2500 mL/day B. Increase intake of sodium and potassium containing food. C. Using iodized salt when cooking D. Avoiding foods containing iodine ANSWER D. Avoiding foods containing iodine. When monitoring a patient response to oral antidiabetic drugs, the nurse knows that which lab result would indicated a therapeutic response? A. Fasting blood glucose level of 92mg/dL B. Random blood glucose level of 180mg/dL C. Blood glucose level of 50mg/dL after meals D. Evening blood glucose level below 80mg/dL ANSWER A. Fasting blood glucose level of 92mg/dL