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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B, C, D- furosemide does not affect the blood levels of phosphate, Carbon dioxide and bicarbonate.
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