A patient who has hyperthyroidism will begin treatment with an antithyroid medication. The patient asks the nurse about dietary requirements. The nurse will counsel the patient to avoid which food(s)?
a. Fava beans
b. Foods high in purine
c. Grapefruit
d. Shellfish
ANS: D
Patients should be advised about the effects of iodine and its presence in foods such as shellfish. There is no need to avoid fava beans, purine, or grapefruit.
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True False