Module 5|NURS 5433 Module 5 endocrine/thyroid:Questions & Answers| Updated A+ Guide Solution

How soon should you follow up with a patient after starting thyroid medications? (Ans- 6-8 weeks. Recheck TSH. if TSH is high, increase dose by 0.1-1.0mcg/kg/day. Then recheck again in 6-8 weeks. What should you do if TSH is normal 6-8 weeks after you start thyroid medications? (Ans- maintain current dose, and then check annually What would you do is TSH is low 6-8 weeks after starting thyroid medication? (Ans- lower the dose, then recheck in 6-8 weeks. What is the starting dose of levythyroxine for patients 50 and older with no comorbidities? (Ans- 50mcgWhat is the starting dose of synthroid for patients 50 and older with CAD? (Ans- 25mcg What is the starting dose of synthroid of a healthy patient over 65? (Ans- 25mcg What is the starting dose of synthroid of a patient with CAD and over 65yrs old? (Ans- 12.5-25mcg What is an adverse effect of too much synthroid? (Ans- cardiac arrhythmias, s/s of hyperthyroid What is an infant dose of Synthroid? (Ans- 6-15mcg/kg/day What is a children's dose of synthroid? (less than age 12) (Ans- 4-6mcg/kg/dayHow should you instruct patients to take synthroid? (Ans- on empty stomach in the morning. Take 3-4 hours before zoloft, antacids, carafate, iron, cholestyramine, and any anticonvulsants When is a referral to an endocrinologist warranted with