Morning medication order for levothyroxine 25mcg PO. What is the dose in mg?
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0.025
25/1000=0.025mg
, 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.
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B. The half-life is long enough to permit one-daily dose.
Patient receiving tube feeding through G-tube. Which drug will be used to promote
gastric emptying of this patient?
A. Anticholinergic drugs, scopolamine
B. Prokinetic, metoclopramide (Reglan)
C. Neuroleptic, chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
D. Serotonin blockers, ondansetron (Zofran)
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B. Prokinetic, metoclopramide (Reglan)
When administering a bulk forming laxative the nurse instructs the patient to drink
medication mixed with 8 oz of water. Which statement best explains rationale?
A. The water will help to reduce bulk of the intestinal contents
B. Laxatives may cause esophageal obstruction if taken with insufficient water.
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0.025
25/1000=0.025mg
, 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.
Give this one a try later!
B. The half-life is long enough to permit one-daily dose.
Patient receiving tube feeding through G-tube. Which drug will be used to promote
gastric emptying of this patient?
A. Anticholinergic drugs, scopolamine
B. Prokinetic, metoclopramide (Reglan)
C. Neuroleptic, chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
D. Serotonin blockers, ondansetron (Zofran)
Give this one a try later!
B. Prokinetic, metoclopramide (Reglan)
When administering a bulk forming laxative the nurse instructs the patient to drink
medication mixed with 8 oz of water. Which statement best explains rationale?
A. The water will help to reduce bulk of the intestinal contents
B. Laxatives may cause esophageal obstruction if taken with insufficient water.
