The primary reason levothyroxine sodium is initiated at a low dose in an elderly patient with hypothyroidism is to prevent which of the following untoward effects?
A. Angina and arrhythmia
B. Nausea and diarrhea
C. Confusion and delirium
D. Osteoporosis and muscle weakness
A
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a. chest physiotherapy. b. mucus-drying agents. c. prevention of diarrhea. d. insulin therapy.
Policy issues directly impacting telehealth practice for healthcare providers include: (Select all that apply.)
a. technology. b. malpractice. c. licensure. d. credentialing. e. reimbursement. f. broadband
Ergotamine tartrate (Ergostat) is a drug that is employed in the treatment of:
a. menstrual pain. c. migraine headaches. b. cancer pain. d. postoperative pain
How is the accountability of a LPN –to-RN transition student defined?
A) Equivalent to that of a practicing LPN B) Less than that of a licensed RN C) Equivalent to that of a licensed RN D) Less than that of a practicing LPN