The nurse understands a reason for limiting the use of iodides in the treatment of hyperthyroidism is:
a. the instability of iodide products.
b. the danger of thyroid "escape."
c. the development of blood dyscrasias.
d. that they must be administered parenterally.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Iodide products are stable.
B Correct: This can occur after only one to two weeks of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not characteristic of iodides.
D Incorrect: Iodide products are not administered parenterally.
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