A client with a history of diabetes has been placed on a thyroid agent. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the interaction of thyroid and insulin?
a. Dosage adjustment of insulin may be necessary.
b. There is no known drug interaction between thyroid and insulin.
c. The client cannot take insulin when taking thyroid medication.
d. The insulin may cause the client to have toxic effects from the thyroid medication.
a. Dosage adjustment of insulin may be necessary.
FEEDBACK:
a. Dosage adjustments of insulin may be necessary.
b. Interactions of thyroid may occur with insulin and oral hypoglycemics. .
c. Client may take thyroid agents while taking insulin, with careful monitoring by their endocrinologist or prescribing practitioner. .
d. Client may take thyroid agents while taking insulin, with careful monitoring by their endocrinologist or prescribing practitioner. .
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