A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose?
Hypoactive deep-tendon reflexes
Drowsiness
Insomnia
Constipation
The Correct Answer is C
Rationale- Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine. It is used to provide the body with thyroxine to sustain basal metabolism in cases of hypothyroidism. An overdose of the medication causes symptoms which include insomnia, hyperactive tendon reflexes, diarrhea and anxiety
A, B, D- features of hypothyroidism
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Correct Answer is A
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Furosemide decreases excretion of uric acid in the renal tubules. This leads to high levels of uric acid accumulating in the blood leading to hyperuricemia.
B-Furosemide causes hypocalcemia
C-No effect of on chloride or sodium levels in blood
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale- Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine that is used in the management of symptomatic hypothyroidism. It is used to provide the body with thyroxine to sustain basal metabolism in cases of hypothyroidism.
A-Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for treatment of infections
B- Ionizing radiation used in the destroying active thyroid tissue in the cases of hyperthyroidism
C- Sumatriptan is serotonin antagonist used in the treatment of migraines
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