A 19-year-old student was diagnosed with
hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid). After 1 week, she called the clinic to report that she does not feel better. Which response from the nurse is correct?
a. "It will probably require surgery for a cure to happen."
b. "The full therapeutic effects may not occur for 3 to 4 weeks."
c. "Is it possible that you did not take your medication as instructed?"
d. "Let's review your diet; it may be causing absorption problems."
ANS: B
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