A patient who is beginning drug treatment for hypothyroidism asks the nurse, "How do I know if the drug is working?" How should the nurse reply? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "You will begin losing weight."
2. "You will probably start feeling like your old self pretty quickly once treatment begins.".
3. "You will have to check with your doctor to see if the drug is working."
4. "You should gradually begin to have more energy."
5. "You will probably notice your concentration improving.".
4,5
Rationale 1: The patient may or may not lose weight while taking this medication.
Rationale 2: Patients may need to build up the medication gradually to the appropriate maintenance level. Immediate improvement of symptoms is not expected.
Rationale 3: The patient should see some clinical evidence of the drug's effectiveness. Lab values, ordered by the health care provider, may validate the patient's impressions.
Rationale 4: It may take a few weeks for the full effects of the drug to be evident. Close monitoring will be necessary to determine the correct dosage.
Rationale 5: The patient will begin to see a reversal of symptoms such as inability to concentrate.
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