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Marjorie has been taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism for almost a month. The nurse anticipates that the physician will decrease the dosage of the medication because the patient exhibits:
  1. Bradycardia
  2. Somnolence
  3. Tremors
  4. Hypotension
Explanation
Answer - C - The nurse anticipates that the physician will decrease the dosage of the medication because the patient exhibits tremors. Levothyroxine toxicity produces signs and symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism such as tremors, anxiety, tachycardia, hypertension, and insomnia.
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