PA Recertifying Exam PANRE Practice Exam

Category - PANRE Practice Test

A patient is prescribed with levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid). On assessment, the patient demonstrates intolerance to cold, bradycardia, weakness, and dry skin and hair. The patient gained weight since the last assessment. Based on these findings, which of the following prescriptions is ordered?
  1. Decrease the dose of levothyroxine
  2. Increase the dose of levothyroxine
  3. Maintain the dose of levothyroxine
  4. Change the medication
Explanation
Answer -: B - Levothyroxine is a thyroid replacement. Based on the findings, the patient is still demonstrating signs of hypothyroidism, indicating that an increase of dose is needed.
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