NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). The following instructions are reinforced by the nurse except:
  1. Ingest the medication at the same day each day
  2. The medication is preferably administered in the morning
  3. The medication is taken with meals
  4. 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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