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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
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which
of the following client statement indicates understanding of teaching:
2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls
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
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:
3) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent and her family regarding a new prescription of
phenytoin (Dilantin) for a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. Which of the following client
statements indicates the understanding of the teaching:
1) I will keep a seizure frequency chart
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving furosemide (Lasix) and
digoxin (Lanoxin). Routine laboratory results reveal a potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first:
1) Apply a cardiac monitor
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