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Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

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Question 1 of 5

When describing the thyroid gland, the nursing instructor would include which hormones as being secreted by the thyroid gland? Select all that apply.

A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone

B. Adrenocorticotropic hormone

C. Thyroxine

D. Prolactin

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Question 2 of 5

A nurse is describing the action of thyroid hormones to a client. The nurse would include information that thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in the metabolic rate of tissues that can result in which of the following? Select all that apply.

A. Increased heart rate

B. Decreased respiratory rate

C. Increased body temperature

D. Increased cardiac output

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Question 3 of 5

A client is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.

A. Elevated body temperature

B. Weight gain

C. Bradycardia

D. Hypertension

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Question 4 of 5

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about thyroid disorders. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as indicative of hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply.

A. Low body temperature

B. Weight loss

C. Tachycardia

D. Hypotension

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer the thyroid hormone replacement drug levothyroxine to a client. The nurse understands which of the following about this drug? Select all that apply.

A. Equivalent to all other thyroid hormone replacement drugs

B. More uniform potency than other thyroid hormone replacement drugs

C. Twice-daily dosing necessary

D. Relatively inexpensive

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