A client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism has been prescribed propylthiouracil. After administering the drug, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following?
A) Skin rash
B) Tachycardia
C) Nervousness
D) Constipation
Ans: A
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The adverse reactions to propylthiouracil include paresthesias, numbness, headache, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, and agranulocytosis. The nurse need not observe for tachycardia, nervousness, and constipation as adverse reactions associated with propylthiouracil. Tachycardia, nervousness, and vomiting are the adverse reactions associated with the thyroid hormone levothyroxine sodium (T4).
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