NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). The following instructions are reinforced by the nurse except:

Ingest the medication at the same day each day
The medication is preferably administered in the morning
The medication is taken with meals
Call the physician if hyperthermia and heat intolerance occur

Explanation

Answer: C - Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach. The other instructions are appropriate.

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