A client is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The nurse will prepare to administer which medications as routine treatment of this disorder
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
2. Methimazole (Tapazole)
3. Propranolol (Inderal)
4. Esmolol (Brevibloc)
5. Metoprolol (Toprol)
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 2: Methimazole (Tapazole) is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 3: Propranolol (Inderal) is not used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 4: Esmolol (Brevibloc) is not used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 5: Metoprolol (Toprol) is not used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Global Rationale: Both prophylthiouracil and methimazole are used to treat hyperthyroidism. The other drugs are not indicated for this application, but are used in the treatment of thyroid storm.
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