A patient being treated with medication for a seizure disorder is scheduled for a serum T3 and T4 level. What results should the nurse expect for these levels?
A. Pending parathyroid hormone disease
B. Falsely elevated
C. Normal
D. Falsely reduced
Answer: D
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What helps the nurse to anticipate drug responses in a patient?
A. Monitoring drug effects B. Knowing pharmacology C. Using a nursing diagnosis D. Providing patient-centered care